Pro Codes Act (H.R. 6769) aims to support the organizations that research, develop, and fine-tune the codes that keep us safe and keep us prepared for tomorrow. As the National Fire Protection Association wrote: “…we have developed standards through a voluntary, consensus-based process at no cost to taxpayers. It has and continues to be one of the most successful public-private partnerships in American history.” The Pro Codes Act would preserve this partnership.
As we recognize National Electrical Safety Month and Building Safety Month, we must work to both retrofit and build new buildings that prepare and protect people from harm. Adopting modern building codes, educating construction professionals and the public on their importance, and supporting the building departments that enforce the codes, will help us future-proof our world.