News Release from: City of Gresham
MODEL HOME GETS ADDITION FOR BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
Posted: May 7th, 2013 11:26 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2013-05/1046/64054/_DSC0011.JPG (City Inspector Johnny Vollendroff inspecting a new home under construction)
GRESHAM, Ore. - The City's Building Division recently received a second floor addition for its educational, small-scale model home from the students at ACE Academy for Architecture, Construction and Engineering Charter School. The gift and installation kicks off Building Safety Month. May is designated Building Safety Month to raise awareness about creating safe and sustainable structures. Building Safety Month focuses on the need for modern building codes, a strong and efficient system to enforce codes, and a well-trained workforce to ensure public safety.
This is the second year ACE and City inspectors worked together on the model home. Last year ACE students constructed the roof trusses for the model home. The small scale home offers residents a chance to peek inside the walls, and under the floorboards, of a typical home to see hidden piping, electrical and other systems and to learn more about when, and why, building codes and inspections are required for safety.
City inspectors will be at the Gresham Farmers Market June 1, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the model home to demonstrate how building codes and permits safeguard public safety. Visit GreshamOregon.gov/BuildingSafety for weekly tips on building safety.
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