Eight matters must be considered in writing the guidelines
What the document says“(1) fire safety considerations, including sprinkler coverage, smoke detection, ventilation, and building egress performance; (2) construction costs and potential impacts on housing affordability, including the potential for increasing housing supply in high-cost jurisdictions;”
The section lists eight matters the Secretary must consider in developing the guidelines: fire safety, construction cost and affordability, flexibility for different household needs, single-stair codes adopted in the United States, such codes in international standards, research and model language from organizations working on the subject, consultation with experts including fire marshals and developers, and alternative methods of safety compliance.
What the document actually says“(1) fire safety considerations, including sprinkler coverage, smoke detection, ventilation, and building egress performance; (2) construction costs and potential impacts on housing affordability, including the potential for increasing housing supply in high-cost jurisdictions;”
One thing to weigh is fire safety. That covers sprinklers, smoke alarms, air flow, and ways out. Another is what building costs and what rent or price results.
The law does not tell the agency what to decide. It tells the agency what to look at first. There are eight things on the list.
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