Committee hears testimony backing scissor‑stair study to ease housing constraints
The Local Government Committee heard support for HB 2228, which would direct the State Building Code Council to convene a technical advisory group to recommend allowing scissor stairs in multi‑unit buildings. Architects and housing advocates said the change could increase housing supply without reducing egress capacity; some details remain for the advisory group.
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Vice Chair Zahn introduced House Bill 2,228, saying the measure would modernize Washington’s building code by directing the State Building Code Council to convene a technical advisory group to study allowing scissor stairs in occupancies of more than two dwelling units.
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