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Building Code Council TAG begins drafting smaller dwelling-unit rules, opens public proposals through Dec. 31
Summary
The SBCC technical advisory group started work on legislatively directed reductions to minimum dwelling-unit sizes, debated life-safety and accessibility limits, and agreed to solicit public proposals through Dec. 31 while drafting code-language for chapter 12.08.
The Washington State Building Code Counciltechnical advisory group met Nov. 20 to begin drafting amendments intended to allow dwelling units smaller than the current minimum efficiency size.
The meeting, convened online but short a quorum, was informational only; the moderator told members they "won't be able to take any action" during the session. Members focused on how to reconcile the legislature's direction to reduce minimum dwelling-unit size with existing life-safety, accessibility and sanitation requirements.
Why it matters: The TAG is tasked with recommending amendments to the International Building Code (IBC) that have statewide effect. Any change to minimum unit sizes could affect housing design, permitting and accessibility triggers in a range of residential…
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