Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 706: IDAHO BUILDING CODES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding single stairway building exceptions.
Authorizes local governments to allow single stairway apartment buildings (up to 6 stories, 4 units/floor) with strict fire safety requirements including sprinklers, fire-rated enclosures, smoke detection, and limited travel distances.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 16, 2026
Sponsors
- BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- April 2, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:24 p.m. on April 2, 2026
- April 10, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026
- April 10, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 320
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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