A Resolution directing the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council to conduct a study and issue a report recommending modifications and limitations to the International Building Code that would allow for a single-exit stairway to serve multifamily residential structures up to six stories above grade plane.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council to study and recommend changes to the International Building Code. Specifically, it aims to allow multifamily residential buildings up to six stories to utilize a single-exit stairway instead of the current requirement for at least two. The study will consider factors like fire safety and water supply to ensure public health and safety, and the council’s recommendations should be ready for the next IBC update.
Key provisions
- Directs the Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council to conduct a study.
- Requires the study to recommend modifications to the International Building Code.
- Specifies that the recommended changes would allow single-exit stairways in multifamily buildings up to six stories.
- Instructs the study to consider fire department response times and water supply.
- Requires the council’s recommendations to be submitted for the next IBC adoption.
Who is affected
- Developers of multifamily residential buildings
- Architects designing residential buildings
- Homeowners in multifamily residential buildings
- Building code officials
- Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Notable changes
- Current IBC requires at least two separate stairways for buildings above three stories.
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Anthony Williams
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