Massachusetts S583 promotes climate safe buildings by updating building codes to include climate resilience standards.

Massachusetts S583 amends the state building code to incorporate climate resilience standards. The bill mandates the development of a specialized stretch resilience code, which includes forward-looking data on climate risks such as flooding, extreme temperatures, and wind. This code will be reviewed and updated every three years. The bill also establishes a statewide opt-in climate resilience retrofit program to assist in updating existing buildings to meet these new standards. The program prioritizes assistance for buildings in environmental justice populations and flood hazard areas.

Massachusetts S583 promotes climate safe buildings by updating building codes to include climate resilience standards.

Massachusetts S583 amends the state building code to incorporate climate resilience standards. The bill mandates the development of a specialized stretch resilience code, which includes forward-looking data on climate risks such as flooding, extreme temperatures, and wind. This code will be reviewed and updated every three years. The bill also establishes a statewide opt-in climate resilience retrofit program to assist in updating existing buildings to meet these new standards. The program prioritizes assistance for buildings in environmental justice populations and flood hazard areas.