Bill > HB06618

This bill requires the Office of the State Building Inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee to develop a new state-wide building code with more stringent energy-efficiency requirements than the current State Building Code. The proposed code would be optional for towns, cities, and boroughs to adopt, giving local governments flexibility in implementing enhanced energy standards. During the development process, the Office and Committee are mandated to actively seek and consider input from the public and relevant stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to creating these more rigorous building efficiency guidelines. The goal appears to be promoting improved energy conservation and potentially reducing carbon emissions by providing a framework for more environmentally conscious building practices that local jurisdictions can voluntarily implement.