Single-Stair Building Code Update

At a glance

• What: Proposed amendments to the construction chapter of the City Code: Texas SB 2835 (single-stair residential buildings), plus electrical (2023 National Electrical Code) and fire code updates.
• Where it stands: Reviewed by the Municipal Policy Committee on May 19, 2026. The minutes record only that Chair Odom-Wesley reported; no vote.

Details

• Committee materials listed: a combined draft of construction chapter amendments and a 2023 NEC updates presentation. Contents are not summarized in the minutes.

Sources

• Minutes, May 19, 2026 afternoon meeting: https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=5456

Log

2026-05-19 - City Council (Afternoon)

Committee report on the construction chapter update.