Rhode Island H8002 allows construction of up to four-story residential buildings with up to sixteen dwelling units and a single staircase.

Rhode Island H8002 amends the state building code to permit the construction of residential buildings up to four stories and sixteen dwelling units, with a single staircase. This change applies to one-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings, using the International Residential Code from the International Code Council. The bill also ensures the building code is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the National Electrical Code. The amendments take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8002 allows construction of up to four-story residential buildings with up to sixteen dwelling units and a single staircase.

Rhode Island H8002 amends the state building code to permit the construction of residential buildings up to four stories and sixteen dwelling units, with a single staircase. This change applies to one-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings, using the International Residential Code from the International Code Council. The bill also ensures the building code is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the National Electrical Code. The amendments take effect upon passage.