Expansion of the International Residential Code to Cover Triplexes and Small Multifamily Buildings

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The project involves expanding the International Residential Code (IRC) to include triplexes, fourplexes, and other small apartment buildings, which are currently governed by the International Building Code (IBC). This change aims to simplify the building process for small multifamily housing, reduce costs, and align building codes with zoning reforms that legalize such housing types. The reform would allow small multifamily buildings to be regulated under the residential code, facilitating more affordable 'missing middle' housing development.