Commission hears how ADUs and occupancy changes can trigger sprinklers, other building rules
City building official warned commissioners that seemingly small changes — extra kitchens or ADU conversions — can change a structure's occupancy classification and require fire sprinklers, different exits and other costly improvements; commissioners were asked to weigh policy tradeoffs.
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At the Jan. 8 workshop the city’s building official explained that accessory dwelling units and small internal conversions can change a building’s occupancy classification and therefore trigger additional safety requirements.
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