To Cut Housing Costs, Some States Are Easing Fire Safety Rules - Peer2Peer

To Cut Housing Costs, Some States Are Easing Fire Safety Rules

Mar 04, 2026

Last year, six states eliminated a fire-safety code requiring apartment buildings taller than three stories to have at least two staircases. More states are exploring the move.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/business/single-staircase-apartment-buildings.html

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