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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 791.004. Exemptions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) This chapter does not apply to the construction of a structure in a municipality that has in effect a nationally recognized model building code governing the construction if the building code requires at least one one-hour fire-resistive means of escape with a total width equal to or greater than the total exit width required under this chapter for a structure of three or more stories.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a grain elevator constructed of:

(1) steel;

(2) steel and concrete; or

(3) wood if fewer than five persons are employed at the grain elevator.

(c) This chapter does not apply to a county courthouse that:

(1) was constructed before September 1, 1989; and

(2) is located in a county with a population of less than 50,000.

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