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HB 2737 (small houses) Informational
Public Hearing
Background:
HB 2737 (2017) requires an amendment to the
state building code to allow sleeping lofts with ladder access in small homes.
The division is requesting comment on a new draft proposal to implement HB
2737.
The division previously sent a request for comment with a
different draft proposal to create an affordable workforce housing code on
Nov. 29, 2017. Subsequently, the division received significant public
comment at the Nov. 30, 2017, meeting of the Residential and Manufactured
Structures Board. That feedback included concerns about the square footage
scope of the proposal and concerns about changing energy efficiency
requirements to address the affordability of workforce housing.
Based on the public comments received and the recommendations of
board members, the division has drafted a new proposal. The proposal allows a
sleeping loft in a home of any size, and includes standards to address fire
safety concerns presented by sleeping lofts. The proposal also allows ladders
and alternating tread devices to access a sleeping loft in homes up to 600
square feet.
The division is holding an informational public hearing on the
same date as previously noticed (Dec. 12, 2017), but is now asking for
feedback on the new draft proposal.
Opportunity for public input:
Those who would like to provide testimony should attend an
informational public hearing on Dec.12, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. The hearing
will be located at the Building Codes Division, Conference Room A. Get Directions
Written comments may also be submitted to Richard Baumann, Rules
Coordinator, at Richard.J.Baumann@Oregon.gov, or to P.O. Box
14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404.
The last day to submit written comments is 5:00 p.m. Dec.
15, 2017.
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