Last year, six states eliminated a fire-safety code requiring apartment buildings taller than three stories to have at least ...

A single staircase in a San Diego apartment building. Some stakeholders embrace what’s called “single stair reform in the debate over housing development. (Photo by Times of San Diego staff) This ...

Requiring two stairs, as on lift, limits layout options for multi0-family buildings as compared to single stair, as shown at right. Pew Charitable Trust illustration. Sign up for the Concord Monitor's ...

I have 10″ treads with one baluster (spindle) per tread. does this pass code or do i need to put two balusters per tread ? Is there a staircase code in NYC ? any advice would be great. thanks.

The General Assembly is expected to pass Senate Bill 298, a lengthy omnibus bill that includes a repeal of the 2024 single-stair exit law.

Massachusetts is considering changing state building codes to allow single staircases in multi-family residential buildings up to six stories. Advocates say the change would result in smaller ...