Texas SB2835 allows municipalities to permit certain apartment buildings to be served by a single stairway under specific conditions.

Texas SB2835 amends the Local Government Code to allow municipalities to permit apartment buildings to be served by a single stairway. This applies to buildings with no more than six stories above grade plane, no more than four dwelling units per floor, and specific fire safety and accessibility requirements. These include a maximum travel distance of 20 feet to the stairway, exit access travel not exceeding 125 feet, and fire-resistance ratings for stairway enclosures and corridors. The bill also mandates the installation of automatic smoke and fire detection systems in designated areas.

Texas SB2835 allows municipalities to permit certain apartment buildings to be served by a single stairway under specific conditions.

Texas SB2835 amends the Local Government Code to allow municipalities to permit apartment buildings to be served by a single stairway. This applies to buildings with no more than six stories above grade plane, no more than four dwelling units per floor, and specific fire safety and accessibility requirements. These include a maximum travel distance of 20 feet to the stairway, exit access travel not exceeding 125 feet, and fire-resistance ratings for stairway enclosures and corridors. The bill also mandates the installation of automatic smoke and fire detection systems in designated areas.