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Commission recommends adopting regional building‑code reference to allow certain five‑story single‑stair multifamily buildings under strict safety rules
Summary
Following staff and building‑official presentations about House Bill 25‑1273, the commission unanimously recommended a UDC amendment to adopt a Pikes Peak Regional Building Code appendix that would allow limited five‑story multifamily buildings to use a single stair when specific noncombustible construction and life‑safety features are met.
The Planning Commission recommended City Council adopt a Unified Development Code amendment to reference a regional building code appendix that implements state law (House Bill 25‑1273) allowing certain multifamily residential buildings up to five stories to be served by a single exit and stair if they meet defined life‑safety requirements.
Daniel Sexton (planning manager) explained the UDC-based code reference is necessary to enable…
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