House approves amendment to require HVAC in new multifamily construction; delegates ask for implementation clarity

Mar 4, 2025

Delegates adopted committee amendments to a bill requiring air conditioning in apartment buildings with four or more units for permits issued after June 1; members raised concerns about timing, scope and how the measure applies to renovations, and the bill was special-ordered for further consideration.

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House Bill 3-39, which would require certain residential rental units in apartment buildings to provide air conditioning during summer months and set standards for when landlords must provide cooling, drew extended floor discussion on March 4.

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