Florida Bill Could Require Sea-Level-Rise Studies for Publicly Funded Buildings – Miami New Times
Article Synopsis – Florida State Sen. José Javier Rodríguez has filed a bill that would require contractors to conduct and publish a sea-level impact projection study on state-funded buildings near the coastline. The study would assess how flooding would affect the buildings over time and make a list of design alternatives that could mitigate the risk. Construction companies would also have to gauge the impact on public safety and the environment, including the potential for electrocution or pollution in the event of flooding. Builders who didn’t comply could be slapped with a civil lawsuit from the state. To read the actual article click here.