Rulemaking required to adopt standards based on the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety's 2025 FORTIFIED Roof High Wind Standard with Hail Supplement and tailored to the climate of Minnesota as part of the State Building Code.

This bill requires the state to develop new building code standards for roof hardening based on the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety's 2025 FORTIFIED Roof High Wind Standard with Hail Supplement, adapted for Minnesota's climate. It mandates that the commissioner create specific rules for both new construction and reroofing of existing buildings, including the formation of a technical advisory group with representation from the insurance institute. The legislation directly affects building officials, contractors, and property owners by establishing higher requirements for roofs to better withstand high winds and hail damage.