Lawmakers consider allowing smaller elevators in midrise housing to lower costs and increase accessibility ESSB 5156 would permit smaller elevator cars for buildings up to six stories/24 units, direct the State Building Code Council to adopt standards, and create a technical advisory group; proponents say it reduces costs and increases accessibility while manufacturers warned vague harmonization language risks safety and litigation.

Lawmakers are exploring a bold bill that could revolutionize midrise housing by allowing smaller elevators, potentially cutting costs and boosting accessibility—while facing pushback from industry giants.

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