Nevada § 477.140 - Smoke detectors; openings used to supply air
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 477.140 — Smoke detectors; openings used to supply air, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 477.140. Smoke detectors; openings used to supply air
1. The owner or operator of every hotel or motel which contains at least six guest
rooms, or apartment building with at least three dwelling units, shall equip each
room primarily used for sleeping in a hotel or motel and each dwelling unit in an
apartment building with a smoke detector, the placement of which is approved by the
authority. 2. The owner or operator of every hotel or motel which contains at least six guest
rooms, or apartment building or condominium with at least three dwelling units shall
seal any opening used to supply air from a corridor to a guest room or to a dwelling
unit unless: (a) The corridor contains smoke detectors as required by regulation of the State Fire
Marshal; (b) Activation of any two detectors causes the supply of air to cease and seals the
opening between the room and the corridor; and (c) The owner or operator obtains the approval of the authority to supply air in this
manner.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 477.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 477.140 cover?
Section 477.140 ("Smoke detectors; openings used to supply air") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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