Texas § 791.004 EXEMPTIONS.

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§ 791.004 — EXEMPTIONS.

Texas § 791.004

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 791.004 (2026).

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Sec. 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.

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Sec. 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.