Concerning child care centers operated in existing buildings.

Senate Bill 5655 aims to increase the availability of child care services by making it easier for existing buildings, especially churches, to host child care centers. It clarifies that when a child care center operates in a dedicated space within a multi-use building, the occupancy load for building code purposes will only be calculated based on the areas specifically used for child care. This change helps building owners convert existing spaces into child care facilities by streamlining the occupancy load requirements.