Tex. Health & Safety Code § 791.004

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 791.004 - Exemptions

(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.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.004

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 171,Sec. 1, eff. 5/24/2023.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.