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Lawmakers are poised to repeal a 2024 law that would have changed state building code to allow only one stairway as an exit in some residential buildings, following opposition from Connecticut fire ...

Before choosing stair hardware, identify whether your stairs fall under residential, commercial, or public/ADA classification — each has distinct code requirements that influence handrail height, ...

States and cities are revising building codes to allow single-stair multifamily buildings, aiming to increase affordable housing while maintaining safety standards. Minnesota’s recent study may guide ...

Connecticut officials are considering a change to state building codes that would allow some residential buildings to have only one way to exit, rather than two. The proposal would allow new buildings ...

An update to Metro Nashville’s building code is looking to address the city’s housing crisis. The Metro Council last week unanimously passed what’s known as Smart Stair reform, which allows for ...