Mastodawn

8. We had a line about support for single stair building code reform which was not acted on in the legislature, but two related submissions are being considered in the 2027 Virginia building code update. I expect four stories to pass and five and six have a chance. #SingleStair #MissingMiddle #housing

Bryn Davidson - Lanefab Mar 4

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To Cut Housing Costs, Some Sta...

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

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.

The New York Times

Lyle Solla-Yates Dec 21

I'm happy to see Congress considering national standards for safer and more affordable family housing. We local government people are doing our best to cobble this together but I agree that national action to support us makes sense. https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6345/text/ih #housing #USPolitics #SingleStair #BuildingCode #FireSafety #inflation

Lyle Solla-Yates Dec 13

Very interested in this project. As we change building code to allow safer and more affordable family homes in more urban areas, we are finding that the old zoning does not make as much sense. #zoning #BuildingCode #design #SingleStair #housing https://bsky.app/profile/lanefab.com/post/3m7jcaexii22y

Bryn Davidson - Lanefab (@lanefab.com)

Working to come up with a reasonably simple rule set for single-stair infill buildings.

Bluesky Social

Lyle Solla-Yates Dec 11

https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/new-vancouver-building-rules-dec-2025.aspx “Modernizing our building rules is about making practical, forward-thinking changes that protect people and support more housing options” #Vancouver #housing #design #BuildingCode #SingleStair #FireSafety

New Vancouver building rules aim to improve safety and housing supply

Vancouver approves new space-saving stair designs and Abandoned and Vacated Buildings By-law.

Lyle Solla-Yates Nov 1

https://web.archive.org/web/20251101111115/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-livable-apartments-condos-rentals-rulebook-housing/ Wonderful visual intro to the kind of smart, walkable family apartments I expect to be permitted in Virginia building code in 2027 #housing #BuildingCode #SingleStair #design

The era of the shoebox condo is over. How Canada can start building livable apartments

Canada needs livable apartments to help fix the housing crisis. To do that, it must change the rulebook for both condos and rentals

The Globe and Mail

Lyle Solla-Yates Oct 4

I’m not aware of any reporting but single stair residential to the fourth story with safety improvements (my proposal) is proceeding for consideration for adoption with a consensus recommendation. This is the best possible outcome for success. I can’t guarantee anything but there is a very good chance that Virginia will be permitting this building type again in the 2027 code update, where zoning allows it and an adequate water supply exists. #Virginia #housing #BuildingCode #SingleStair

Lyle Solla-Yates Aug 28, 2025

I have submitted a revised building code proposal to permit more affordable missing middle housing in Virginia up to four stories where permitted. Thanks to the many people across the continent who offered constructive feedback on how to build on the national draft to improve safety and clarity without sacrificing quality and affordability. #Virginia #BuildingCode #SingleStair #housing #design #MissingMiddle

Matt Welke Aug 9, 2025

A worthy cause if you're in Ontario. Tell your MPP and the housing minister to legalize safe single stair buildings (the kind you see in places like Europe). We don't have to have just single family homes and sky scrapers.

https://www.moreneighbours.ca/campaign-single-stair-summer

#Toronto #HousingCrisis #SingleStair #ONpoli #TOpoli