The importance of building standards and codes to the well-being of Allen County residents will be the focus of the County Building Department during Building Safety Week May 3-9. 

A proclamation recognizing Building Safety Week in Allen County will be signed by the Board of Commissioners during its legislative session on May 1 at 10 a.m.in the Commissioners' Courtroom. 

David O. Fuller, Allen County Building Commissioner, says Building Safety Week in Allen County will educate residents on Building Department responsibilities and why the codes and regulations are important. "We want homeowners to understand the safety value from a long-term standpoint," he says.

While Fuller hopes Allen County residents are more mindful about building safety and fire prevention during safety week, he says the education will not stop there.

"Building Safety Week is really a jumping off point to get residents more aware of possible safety hazards and more familiar with county policies," he says. "Our efforts aren't stopping after May 9.  We will continue education on this topic because it is so important."

To help homeowners thinking about home improvement projects, the Allen County Building Department has added the following resources to their section of the Allen County website:

• Building Department duties
• Importance of permits
• Building safety
• Pool, hot tub safety
• Electrical cord safety