Council reviews Appendix T single-exit proposals and sprinkler-system concerns
Work session debate on Appendix T touched on an 8,000 sq. ft. floor-plate cap, possible use of 13R vs. 13D sprinkler systems, and equity/cost impacts; staff will draft edits and consider economic impacts in future cycles.
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Council members and staff discussed several public comments on Appendix T, which addresses single-exit solutions for mid-rise housing. One commenter asked to remove an 8,000-square-foot cap on floor plates in favor of a sliding scale tied to unit counts; another suggested using NFPA 13R sprinkler systems rather than 13D for certain building configurations.
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