Arizona § 36-1641 - Safety construction in public buildings; violations; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-1641 — Safety construction in public buildings; violations; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-1641. Safety construction in public buildings; violations; classification
A. The doors of all school houses, churches, theaters, public auditoriums and other public buildings shall be constructed so they may open outward. All screens, bars or other coverings of windows of such buildings, other than a place of legal imprisonment or confinement, shall be so constructed that they may be easily and quickly opened from the inside.
B. It is unlawful for any such building to be constructed, used or occupied unless the doors and windows are constructed in compliance with subsection A.
C. A person owning, using or permitting the use of a building contrary to the provisions of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-1641
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-1641 cover?
Section 36-1641 ("Safety construction in public buildings; violations; classification") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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