Law No. 254 creating the Municipal Policy for Combating Global Warming and Climate Change in the Municipality of Manaus. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Amazonas Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen. Keyword Climate change Early warning system Emissions Environmental planning Environmental standards Zoning Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Polluter pays principle Pollution control Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 15 articles divided into seven Chapters, creates Municipal Policy for Fighting Global Warming and Climate Change to be carried out in the Municipality of Manaus. This Municipal Policy aims to contribute to the restoration of the climate balance and the healthy quality of life of present and future generations of citizens of Manaus. The Municipal Policy will be implemented through incentives to sustainable practices, as well as through the compulsory use of equipment aimed at the rational use of energy and water in buildings in the municipality of Manaus. The Municipal Policy establishes that single-family residential building projects with a built area of 200 m² or more, that are elaborated after the entry into force of this Law must adopt architectural techniques that reduce the need for artificial lighting and artificial air cooling. Projects of residential buildings or multi-family housing units with a built area of more than 500 m², that are elaborated after the entry into force of this Law should adopt architectural techniques that reduce the need for artificial lighting and artificial air cooling. All buildings where commercial or industrial activities are carried out and that use air cooling for internal air conditioning are subject to the obligation to adopt efficient energy equipment. Full text Portuguese Website cetesb.sp.gov.br