Revision of the Bermuda Building Code for climate change response measures

Context

Bermuda is particularly exposed to the effects of climate change, including intensifying hurricanes, rising sea levels and increased coastal hazards. Infrastructure, housing and public buildings must adapt to increasingly extreme climatic conditions. The territory's resilience relies to a large extent on the strength and durability of its built stock.
Stakes and objectives

The aim is to assess and strengthen the regulatory framework applicable to buildings in order to improve their resistance to extreme climatic events and integrate future risks into urban planning. The aim is also to reduce the human and economic costs associated with natural disasters.
Stakeholders

Government of Bermuda, planning and building departments, technical experts.

Facility description

The Facility will analyze existing building standards and identify the adjustments needed to better incorporate the risks associated with extreme winds, storms and coastal flooding.

Technical requirements for structural strength, materials, roofing systems, openings and stormwater management are examined. Recommendations are made for progressively aligning local standards with international best practice in resilient construction.

This approach enhances the safety of populations, protects public and private investments and contributes to sustainable urban development in the face of climate challenges.

Expected deliverables
- Detailed analysis of the existing regulatory framework
- Technical report proposing normative evolutions
- Operational recommendations for updating standards
Roadmap for progressive integration of new requirements

Revision of the Bermuda Building Code for climate change response measures

Stakes and objectives

Stakeholders

Facility description

Expected deliverables