Rulemaking required to allow single-exit stairway apartment buildings as part of State Building Code.

This bill requires the state to update its building code to permit apartment buildings with only one stairway exit, a change that would affect residential construction and renovation projects. The legislation mandates that the commissioner adopt specific rules by April 1, 2027, based on recommendations from a 2025 study on single-exit stairway apartment buildings. While the bill does not establish the exact safety standards, it directs officials to follow the study's final recommendations when creating the necessary regulations. This change aims to provide more flexibility in apartment design while ensuring compliance with the safety guidelines developed through the mandated study process.