81-514 Buildings; exits and fire escapes. - Nebraska Statutes

81-514. Buildings; exits and fire escapes.Whenever the State Fire Marshal, upon inspection, shall find a building of such construction and use that the exits and means of egress already provided do not afford reasonably safe escape in case of fire for the number of people customarily within, he or she may order such exits to be opened and such means of escape to be provided as, in his or her judgment, are reasonably necessary to eliminate the danger arising therefrom. If considered necessary by the State Fire Marshal, the order may direct that the building be closed and not used or occupied until such exits and means of egress are provided. If increased exiting capacity does not correct overcrowded conditions, occupancy limits shall be strictly enforced. SourceLaws 1925, c. 183, § 13, p. 484; C.S.1929, § 81-5513; R.S.1943, § 81-514; Laws 1988, LB 893, § 14. Cross ReferencesFor requirement of fire escapes, see section 48-420.