AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-WIDE BUILDING CODE CONSISTING OF MORE STRINGENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS.

HB 5726 requires the Office of the State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee to create a statewide building code with stricter energy efficiency standards than the current State Building Code. Local municipalities (towns, cities, and boroughs) can choose to adopt this new code. The bill mandates that the state code development process must include public and stakeholder input. This aims to help communities meet climate goals, reduce air pollution, and improve energy affordability through building upgrades.