California Senate Resolution 61 urges building resiliency improvements to reduce wildfire risk.

California Senate Resolution 61 highlights the need for building resiliency to mitigate wildfire risks. The resolution emphasizes the importance of updating building codes, using fire-resistant materials, and adopting home hardening measures. It urges the California Building Standards Commission, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the Department of Insurance to evaluate current policies for opportunities to strengthen resiliency. The resolution also encourages the use of noncombustible materials in high-risk areas to reduce structural loss and improve insurance viability.

California Senate Resolution 61 urges building resiliency improvements to reduce wildfire risk.

California Senate Resolution 61 highlights the need for building resiliency to mitigate wildfire risks. The resolution emphasizes the importance of updating building codes, using fire-resistant materials, and adopting home hardening measures. It urges the California Building Standards Commission, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the Department of Insurance to evaluate current policies for opportunities to strengthen resiliency. The resolution also encourages the use of noncombustible materials in high-risk areas to reduce structural loss and improve insurance viability.