Concerning scissor stair regulations in the state building code.

 H-3079.2

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2228

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By House Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Zahn, Duerr, Ramel, Peterson, Parshley, Lekanoff, Reed, Thomas, Gregerson, Ormsby, Hill, and Bernbaum)

READ FIRST TIME 01/27/26.

AN ACT Relating to scissor stair regulations in the state building code; adding a new section to chapter 19.27 RCW; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 19.27 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The state building code council shall convene a technical advisory group for the purpose of recommending amendments to the international building code that would allow scissor stairs serving occupancies containing sleeping units of more than two dwelling units in which the occupants are primarily permanent in nature. The recommendations must include considerations for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as construction costs.