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.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by: 
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 888), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2023.