Nebraska § 15-216 - Buildings; construction; safety devices; regulation.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-216 — Buildings; construction; safety devices; regulation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-216. Buildings; construction; safety devices; regulation.
A city of the primary class shall have the power, by ordinance, to prescribe the thickness, strength, and manner of constructing stone, brick, and other buildings and the number and construction of means of exit and entrance and of fire escapes. A city of the primary class may require the keeper and proprietor of any hotel, boarding house, or dormitory to provide and maintain such kind and number of ladders, ropes, balconies, and stairways, and other appliances, as by ordinance may be prescribed to facilitate the escape of persons from any such building in case of fire.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 15-216
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-216 cover?
Section 15-216 ("Buildings; construction; safety devices; regulation.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 15-216?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-216" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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