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Very interested in this project. As we change building code to allow safer and more affordable family homes in more urban areas, we are finding that the old zoning does not make as much sense. #zoning #buildingcode #design #singlestair #housing https://bsky.app/profile/lanefab.com/post/3m7jcaexii22y
December 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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There's a Department of Labor and Industry meeting at 1pm, but the Single Egress Report is now live!
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#SingleStair #SingleEgress #BuildingCode #MNleg
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December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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The Victorian Village Commission has given the green light for a rooftop terrace and penthouse access at 28 Butles Avenue, but only after imposing strict conditions to ensure it won't disrupt the historic streetscape.

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Victorian Village Commission OKs rooftop terrace and ‘dog house’ access at 28 Butles with conditions
After lengthy debate about visibility and precedent, the commission approved a third-floor terrace and penthouse-style rooftop access at 28 Butles Avenue, requiring a 2-foot setback, smaller railing posts, and staff signoff on final railing materials and building-code clearance.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/new-vancouver-building-rules-dec-2025.aspx “Modernizing our building rules is about making practical, forward-thinking changes that protect people and support more housing options” #Vancouver #housing #design #buildingcode #singlestair #firesafety
New Vancouver building rules aim to improve safety and housing supply
Vancouver approves new space-saving stair designs and Abandoned and Vacated Buildings By-law.
vancouver.ca
December 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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In a crucial decision for fire safety, the TAG has opted for a more conservative approach to fire separation distances for multiplex homes, prioritizing protection in the face of increasing urban density.

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TAG opts for IRC's more conservative fire-separation table and adopts detailed egress protections for single-exit multiplexes
The TAG debated fire-separation distances and means-of-egress protections for sprinklered multiplex housing and decided to reference the IRC Table R302.1(1) (more conservative IRC table) for fire-separation distances while approving detailed guidance on corridors, stairs, door ratings and travel distances for single-exit designs.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
siegman.biz
I would like to see this table updated to add a new column listing fire deaths per 100,000 people. This would reveal that #Switzerland allows single-stair high-rise towers and has a fire death rate five times LOWER than the United States.

#BuildingCode #FireCode #Firefighting
November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Tulare County is stepping up fire safety by adopting new building codes that mandate sprinklers in manufactured homes, aiming to cut fire fatalities significantly!

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Tulare County moves to adopt 2025 California building and fire codes, adds sprinkler requirement for new manufactured homes
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Code cycle and set adoption for Dec. 9, 2025. Staff emphasized WUI and electrification changes and recommended a county amendment requiring sprinklers in new manufactured/pre‑manufactured homes outside regulated mobile home parks.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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Exciting developments in Washington as the Council moves closer to finalizing single-exit provisions and a new multiplex-housing code—changes that could reshape residential living!

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Council reports progress on single‑exit and multiplex‑housing code work
The Building Code Council’s tags reported near‑final decisions on single‑exit appendices and substantial progress on an IRC‑based multiplex housing proposal with target tag approvals and full council review planned for December.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Deschutes County is gearing up for a critical public review of new wildfire building standards after a significant state law change—how will it impact your future home?

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Deschutes County staff to pursue public review of recommended wildfire building standards after state law change
County staff recommended and commissioners agreed to move forward with public review of building-code standards known as R3-327 after Senate Bill 83 removed the statewide wildfire-hazard map; the board directed staff to schedule planning commission review and public hearings and to draft code language for early next year.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
"Harmonization with ISO codes is a stated goal of the industry" https://elevatorworld.com/#elevator-world-november-2025-digital-magazine/110 #accessibility #uspolitics #freetrade #buildingcode #elevators #shortage #Inflation #standards
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Spanish Fork just took a major step to protect homes from wildfires by adopting the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, setting new standards for construction and landscaping!

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Council adopts Utah Wildland Urban Interface code for identified areas; town-hall meetings scheduled for residents
Following state legislation (HB 48), Spanish Fork adopted an ordinance to incorporate the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code and identified local interface areas (notably portions of the Oaks neighborhood). The code prescribes building construction, landscaping and water-suppression standards for properties in the designated zone; the ordinance
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November 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
It is early days but there is an effort to organize to permit more affordable and accessible homes with elevators in North America https://elevatorreform.org #buildingcode #accessibility #housing #elevator #shortage #ada #nationalcoalitionforelevatorreform
ElevatorReform.org
Where to take action on the latest updates for elevator reform.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
https://www.centerforbuilding.org/publication/beyond-zoninghidden-code-barriers-to-middle-scale-housing “communities are also finding that simply allowing a fourplex on paper does not guarantee that one will be built” #zoning #missingmiddle #housing #shortage #buildingcode
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
"Our code today treats a four-plex the same as a 200-unit apartment building. That doesn’t make sense. It drives up construction costs and discourages the kinds of housing we say we want in Dallas" #dallas #buildingcode #housing #missingmiddle #shortage […]
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November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Ojai is set to strengthen building safety with local amendments to the 2025 California Building Code, ensuring stricter roof replacement rules and more for community resilience.

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Ojai introduces 2025 California building code with local amendments; council corrects clerical typo
City staff introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Code and to carry forward previously adopted local amendments tied to roof-covering thresholds, WUI code provisions and FlexPath allowances. Council introduced the ordinance for second reading and corrected a typographical reference.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Spokane County is taking bold steps to slash permit review times with new staffing and software upgrades—could this be the solution builders have been waiting for?

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Building and Code Enforcement seeks new staff, software and a dashboard to cut permit review times
Director Lord Young told commissioners the county's building plan review is slower than targets on several permit types; staff proposed hiring a plans examiner and an assistant building official, an office manager, and evaluating/possibly replacing permit software (estimated $100k–$200k) plus building a public dashboard to improve predictability.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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The New Hampshire Legislature's recent debates over House Bill 349 have ignited fierce controversy, questioning the integrity of the legislative process and its implications for building code regulations.

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House Committee Discusses Building Code Amendments and Legislative Review Process
Committee debates amendments to building code under House Bill 244 and Senate Bill 94.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
"boosting housing availability isn’t just about affordability — it’s about economic growth. More housing means attracting and retaining workers, strengthening local economies, and bolstering tax revenues." #housing #virginia #valeg #buildingcode #zoning […]
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October 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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An AI framework merges BIM data with LLM reasoning to automate code reviews, using the DOE COMcheck engine and a RAG module. GPT‑4o performed best on ASHRAE 90.1‑2022 checks. Read more: https://getnews.me/ai-powered-automated-building-code-review-bridges-bim-and-regulation/ #buildingcode #bim #ai
AI-Powered Automated Building Code Review Bridges BIM and Regulation
October 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Massachusetts just took a significant step towards enhancing fire safety in homes with a new bill on automatic sprinkler systems!

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Massachusetts House Bill 2644 Introduces New Standards for Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Bill clarifies automatic sprinkler system requirements for residential buildings in Massachusetts.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
https://archive.ph/2025.09.21-231501/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/21/opinion/housing-regulations-massachusetts-costs/?event=event12 “Regulation of housing is important. But regulations shouldn’t be so onerous as to block housing development altogether.” #zoning #buildingcode #housing […]
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September 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
https://utpress.utexas.edu/9781477331620/ I am excited to read my colleague Jeana Ripple’s new book about housing and design and building codes and urban history. I expect to learn a lot that I can hopefully use to do some good. #housing #jeanaripple #uva #design #buildingcode #urbanhistory #nyc
The Type V City
How building codes shaped material, social, and environmental landscapes in American cities. Almost every American city contains neighborhoods dominated by w...
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September 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Massachusetts is stepping up its game with a new resilience code to combat climate risks in building and residential standards!

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Massachusetts develops municipal opt-in resilience code for climate risk mitigation
Bill mandates new resilience code addressing climate risks in state building and residential codes
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September 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-29/could-apartments-with-only-one-stairway-be-a-solution-to-l-a-s-housing-crisis “How can we build more safely — and build more overall?” #losangeles #housing #buildingcode #firesafety #shortage #Inflation
Two stairways are required in L.A. apartments. What does that have to do with the housing crisis?
The L.A. City Council is on the brink of changing its building code so that buildings of up to six stories tall could have a single-stairway exit. Fire officials and others say a key safety measure would be lost.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Sarasota City officials tackled zoning violations head-on, imposing a minimal $100 fine while ensuring taxpayers aren't left footing the bill.

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Sarasota City Council Addresses Zoning Violations at Recent Hearing
Sarasota officials resolve tree removal violations, imposing $100 fine and inspection costs.
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August 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM