Requiring bird friendly materials in certain existing buildings and the development of a bird friendly materials workforce.

This bill would require that by January 1, 2030, buildings that are classified as business, mercantile, or residential under the city Building Code would be required to comply with the bird-friendly windows and exteriors requirements of the Building Code, except for detached one and two family dwellings, which would not be required to comply. Buildings replacing any exterior glazing would be required to replace the specific glazing being altered with bird-friendly materials. This bill would also require the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development to administer a workforce development program for glazier apprenticeships.