Governor Maura Healey has created a technical advisory group to explore the safety impacts of allowing single staircases in residential buildings above three stories, which could potentially unlock ...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Thursday to study the idea of allowing single-stair construction for certain residential buildings higher than three stories. Currently, state ...

State building code now requires two staircases in buildings of a certain size. The new rule would drop it to one.

Fire safety in residential properties is not merely a rule or requirement, but rather a protective measure in the context of human life and property. The building codes of India specifically stipulate ...

By rethinking the building code and allowing single-stair apartment buildings, the city made small-lot, mid-rise apartments ...

Fire safety regulators were asked to study whether mid-rise apartments can go with a single staircase. They’re more than a ...

California’s fire safety regulators are more than a month late with a study on mid-rise apartments and staircases.

This 1,315-square-foot home blends modern and traditional styles for a truly curated look. The home features a double-height ...