San Diego and San Francisco city officials are reportedly exploring similar reforms. California passed AB 835 last year, a ...

It is very important for occupants to be able to safely exit a building during an emergency. Exit routes, including aisles, hallways, corridors, and stairs must be kept free of obstructions that could ...

They also cost more to build than multifamily buildings with a centrally located stairwell that serves as a fire exit, a common practice in Europe. London now permits apartment buildings as high ...