August 2, 2017 -- Spearheaded by Santa Monica resident Sheila Kuehl, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday adopted a rule mandating heat-fighting “cool roofs” for all new construction, building additions and major roof replacements in unincorporated areas.
Supervisor Kuehl, whose Third District extends to beach communities including Santa Monica, said the law will require new roofs be made of sun-reflecting materials, which absorb up to 65 percent less heat than conventional roofs, cooling interior and ambient temperatures.
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