Louisiana § RS 40:1580 - Fire exit maps; hotel or motel rooms
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1580 — Fire exit maps; hotel or motel rooms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1580. Fire exit maps; hotel or motel rooms
Every hotel or motel room shall have posted on the back of the main entry door to the room a map indicating where the exits are located in case of fire or other emergency.
Added by Acts 1981, No. 593, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1580
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1580 cover?
Section RS 40:1580 ("Fire exit maps; hotel or motel rooms") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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