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States Relax Fire Codes to Boost Affordable Housing Amid Safety Concerns
States and cities are easing building code requirements to reduce construction costs and promote affordable housing, including allowing single-stairway apartment buildings. Critics warn that these changes may compromise safety, as existing codes were designed to prevent past tragedies.
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States Relax Fire Codes to Boost Affordable Housing Amid Safety Concerns
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
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