Lawmakers consider allowing smaller elevators in midrise housing to lower costs and increase accessibility
ESSB 5156 would permit smaller elevator cars for buildings up to six stories/24 units, direct the State Building Code Council to adopt standards, and create a technical advisory group; proponents say it reduces costs and increases accessibility while manufacturers warned vague harmonization language risks safety and litigation.
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The House Housing Committee on Feb. 18 heard testimony on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5,156, which would require the State Building Code Council to adopt standards allowing apartment buildings up to six stories and 24 units to be served by elevators no larger than federal accessibility standards.
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