The proposed Bill No. 6618 aims to amend chapter 541 of the general statutes by requiring the Office of the State Building Inspector and the Codes and Standards Committee to develop a state-wide building code that includes more stringent energy-efficiency requirements than those currently outlined in the State Building Code. This new code would be available for adoption by towns, cities, or boroughs, thereby allowing local governments to implement these enhanced standards.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of public and stakeholder engagement in the development process of the new state-wide building code. This inclusion aims to ensure that the perspectives and needs of the community are considered, fostering a collaborative approach to improving energy efficiency in building practices across the state.