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mahatmakanejeeves

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9. I didn't read the whole article. This looks like new construction or a rehab.

Reply to brush (Reply #8)

Mon May 9, 2022, 11:11 AM

May 2022

The big deal is that the code is being changed so that only one stairwell is deemed sufficient.

That's one more than were in operation at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory on March 25, 2011.

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How allowing single-staircase buildings could change Virginia's housing market [View all] mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 OP

Hey, for the sake of making money, let's build fire traps for people. GoldandSilver May 2022 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author GoldandSilver May 2022 #2

Am I reading this wrong? Would this lead to six-floor walk-up... brush May 2022 #3

Why yes it seems it would. How fun grocery shopping would be. Phoenix61 May 2022 #4

The building would have to have elevators to comply with ADA. mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #5

For sure. I asked about elevators because there was no... brush May 2022 #6

It's probably a given that they are so equipped. NT mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #7

Thanks for code info. Not up on them. Lived in NYC... brush May 2022 #8

I didn't read the whole article. This looks like new construction or a rehab. mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #9

God! That Shirtwaist Factory reference brings it sharply... brush May 2022 #10

Right. It is now being deemed okay to have one way out. That's going to be enough. NT mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #11