Washington SB6001 establishes a technical advisory group to recommend amendments to the state building code for scissor stair regulations.

Washington SB6001 mandates the state building code council to form a technical advisory group. This group will recommend changes to the international building code to permit scissor stairs in buildings with more than two permanent sleeping 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 on January 1, 2031.

Washington SB6001 establishes a technical advisory group to recommend amendments to the state building code for scissor stair regulations.

Washington SB6001 mandates the state building code council to form a technical advisory group. This group will recommend changes to the international building code to permit scissor stairs in buildings with more than two permanent sleeping 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 on January 1, 2031.