SB213

Revise the state building code to allow single stairwells in certain buildings

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Montana SB213 revises the state building code to allow single stairwells in certain residential buildings.

Montana SB213 revises the state building code to allow single stairwells in certain residential buildings. Specifically, it permits buildings of group R-2 occupancy to have a single stairway if the building has no more than six stories above grade plane, there are no more than four dwelling units on one floor, the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, and each unit has at least one window or other emergency exit. The bill also addresses medical gas piping installations, energy sources, and refrigerants in building codes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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32 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

3:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker