LA insurance commish wants stronger building codes for coast [Video]

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has emphasized the need for stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a legislative priority when lawmakers convene in 2025.

Temple noted that the state’s coastal areas have experienced a surge in new residents over recent decades. Enhancing building techniques to withstand Gulf of Mexico storms could prevent future displacement of these communities.

“We’ve got the FORTIFIED roof program, which is a very good program, and it is the long-term solution helping to make Louisiana a more attractive place by having more resilient homes,” said Temple.

Temple pointed to Alabama as an example of a state that successfully implemented stricter building codes for its most at-risk areas. He stressed that balancing new regulations with the concerns of residents and builders will be crucial for successful adoption and implementation.

“Their two coastal counties, which I are I believe its Baldwin and Mobile, you can …