Nebraska § 48-427 - Buildings; construction; floor loads; notice.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 48-427 — Buildings; construction; floor loads; notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-427. Buildings; construction; floor loads; notice.
The owner of every house, building or structure, except a private barn or a private house, shall affix and display conspicuously on each floor of such building during construction, a placard, stating the load per square foot of floor surface which may, with safety, be applied to the particular floor during construction. If the strength of different parts of any floor varies, then there shall be placards for each varying part of such floor. It shall be unlawful to load any such floors, or any part thereof, to a greater extent than the load indicated on the placard, and all such placards shall be verified and approved by the Department of Labor, or other proper authority in the city or village charged with the enforcement of building laws.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 48-427
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 48-427 cover?
Section 48-427 ("Buildings; construction; floor loads; notice.") 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 § 48-427?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 48-427" (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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How does Nebraska § 48-427 apply to my situation?
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