Committee weighs allowing smaller, lower‑cost elevators in small multifamily buildings
House committee heard SB 5,156 on Feb. 18, which would let cities and counties allow smaller elevators for buildings up to six stories/24 units, convene a technical advisory group, and encourage limited international code harmonization; supporters said it would lower costs and increase accessibility while industry representatives warned of safety and legal risks from vague harmonization language.
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The House Housing Committee considered Senate Bill 5,156 on Feb. 18, a bill to allow smaller, right‑sized elevators in certain small multifamily buildings and to convene a technical advisory group to study elevator hoistway openings and emergency communications.
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