Bill > HB2228

This bill establishes a process for updating the state building code regarding "scissor stairs," which are defined as two interlocking stairways with separate exits that are enclosed and divided by fire-resistant walls. The state building code council is directed to form a technical advisory group to recommend changes to the international building code. These recommendations should focus on allowing scissor stairs in buildings with more than two dwelling units where residents live permanently, while also considering public health, safety, welfare, and construction costs. The advisory group must submit its findings in time for the council to implement any necessary code changes for the 2027 update, and this provision will expire on January 1, 2031.