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Housing: codes; single exit stairway in multiple-family dwellings; allow under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4i.
Key claim: Michigan HB5570 amends the 1972 State Construction Code Act to permit single exit stairways in multiple-family dwellings under specified conditions.
Abstract
(HB5570 · 103rd Legislature) Housing: codes; single exit stairway in multiple-family dwellings; allow under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4i. Latest action (2026-07-03): Bill Ordered Enrolled
Why this matters
Building code changes affect construction costs and design options for multi-family housing developers, potentially lowering per-unit costs and expanding buildable footprints on smaller lots. For workers in construction and for renters, the rule shift could influence housing supply and safety trade-offs in Michigan’s multifamily market.