Federal guidelines for point-access block buildings to enhance safety and housing affordability.
The Point-Access Housing Guidelines Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create guidelines for point-access block buildings, which are residential structures up to five stories high with a single internal stairway. These guidelines will include model code language, best practices, and technical guidance to assist states, territories, tribes, and localities in permitting such buildings. The Secretary must consider factors like fire safety, construction costs, housing affordability, and accessibility.
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