Climate Change Impacts Across California - Housing

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, many older homes were built with features—such as wood shake roofs, cedar siding, or single‑paned windows—that make them more vulnerable to igniting during wildfires. Additionally, many older homes are not elevated sufficiently to protect them from flooding and were built without features—such as air conditioning, modern insulation, and air filtration—to mitigate the effects of extreme heat or outdoor wildfire smoke.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4584

The 2022-23 Budget: The Governor's Housing Plan

Feb 14, 2022 - For example, (1)  these types of buildings were built to different code requirements and must be updated to residential building codes; (2)  older buildings may need updating to meet seismic standards for residential occupancies, as well as remediating materials that pose environmental hazards, such as asbestos and lead ‑based paint; and (3)  converting interior spaces of large office buildings or warehouses may be challenging since these areas are not adjacent to windows.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4535

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For instance, many older homes were built with features —such as wood shake roofs, cedar siding, or single ‑paned windows —that make them more vulnerable to igniting during wildfires. Evolving Conditions Are Changing Risk Exposure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575