Georgetown asks Building Standards Commission to review code amendments to help lower housing costs
Mayor requested the Building Standards Commission study model local amendments and code practices used elsewhere — including single‑stair allowances and 2027 IBC changes — to identify potential cost savings while retaining safety standards; staff stressed the city will not adopt changes without council approval.
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City leaders asked the Building Standards Commission to examine possible local amendments to the adopted international codes to identify changes that could reduce housing costs without compromising safety.
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