Episode 50: Building Safety as Told by Kids

Episode 50: Building Safety as Told by Kids

Author: International Code Council: Non-profit, building codes May 5, 2023 Duration: 23:52
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To celebrate the 43rd Annual Building Safety Month and the 50th episode of the podcast, what better way to talk about building safety than with kids! In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes.  

Podcast host Elizabeth McDonald gave five Code Council families an assignment to go through their homes with a checklist to take inventory of what building safety initiatives are achieved within their homes. She chatted with the kids and parents afterward to see what they learned.  

Want to follow along? Click here to download the Building Safety at Home checklist used in the episode.

Guests on the show: 

  • Whitney Doll, Code Council Executive Vice President of Communications and Strategy, and her 6-year-old son Colton. 
  • Sunil Selvanayagam, Code Council Jr. Systems Administrator of Information Technology, and his 6-year-old son Gus. 
  • Aaron Davis, Code Council Vice President of Federal Relations, and his daughters Margaret (10) and Caroline (6).  
  • Denisha Witherspoon, Code Council Assessment Advocate for Certification and Testing Administration, and her 13-year-old daughter A'Derika. 
  • Mohamed Amer, Code Council Regional Director of Operations for the MENA region, and his 7-year-old son Yousif. 

Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: 

Visit the Code Council's Building Safety Month Website 

View Week 1 Building Safety Month resources to learn fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices 

View Week 2 Building Safety Month resources to learn the different roles and responsiblities of building safety professionals 


Each month, the ICC Pulse Podcast connects you directly to the conversations shaping our built environment. Produced by the non-profit International Code Council, this series goes beyond the technical text of building codes to explore the people, ideas, and innovations driving safety forward. You’ll hear unscripted discussions with engineers, researchers, and policymakers who are on the ground, tackling everything from evolving construction materials and smart city technology to the practical implications of major regulatory updates. It’s less a formal lecture and more a chance to listen in as leading experts parse the latest developments, making complex topics accessible and relevant. Whether you're a seasoned professional in the building safety industry or simply curious about how codes affect the structures we live and work in, this podcast provides a clear, authoritative voice in a field that touches everyone. Tune in monthly for these insightful interviews that cut through the noise and get to the heart of how we build a more resilient future.
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