Washington HB2228 establishes a technical advisory group to recommend scissor stair regulations for buildings with more than two permanent dwelling.

Washington HB2228 directs the state building code council to form a technical advisory group. This group will recommend changes to the international building code for scissor stairs in buildings with more than two permanent dwelling units. The recommendations must ensure exits are separated and enclosed by fire-resistance rated walls. The council must implement these recommendations in the first substantive code update after January 1, 2027. The section expires January 1, 2031.

Washington HB2228 establishes a technical advisory group to recommend scissor stair regulations for buildings with more than two permanent dwelling.

Washington HB2228 directs the state building code council to form a technical advisory group. This group will recommend changes to the international building code for scissor stairs in buildings with more than two permanent dwelling units. The recommendations must ensure exits are separated and enclosed by fire-resistance rated walls. The council must implement these recommendations in the first substantive code update after January 1, 2027. The section expires January 1, 2031.