H8018

Requires that any new residential construction shall have a minimum of two means of egress consisting of standard exterior doors.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8018 mandates that new residential constructions must have at least two standard exterior doors for egress.

Rhode Island H8018 amends the State Building Code to require that any new residential construction must include a minimum of two means of egress, specifically standard exterior doors. This provision ensures that new homes have at least two exits for safety purposes. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing