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Council reviews Appendix T single-exit proposals and sprinkler-system concerns
Summary
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.
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.
Staff and members noted that 13R systems may not be appropriate for some six‑story scenarios and that the tag intentionally remained silent on changing construction types; council directed staff to draft editorial corrections and continue reviewing economic impacts. Representatives from FutureWise supported the duplex/multiplex provisions but requested further work to minimize the impact of sprinkler installations on smaller configurations.
Council did not adopt substantive changes at the work session but asked staff to prepare draft language and cost analyses for the council’s final consideration.
