North Dakota § 23-09-03 - Exiting requirements

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-09-03 — Exiting requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23-09-03. Exiting requirements

Every lodging establishment and assisted living facility constructed in the state shall have adequate exiting as defined by the state building code in chapter 54-21.3 and state fire code in chapter 18-01 with the following exceptions: 1. All lodging establishments and assisted living facilities in existence at the time of implementation of this section are required to continue with fire escapes previously provided for within this section providing that they are deemed adequate by the local fire authority having approval, or by the state fire marshal's office. 2. If the lodging establishment or assisted living facility is provided with exterior access balconies connecting the main entrance door of each unit to two stairways remote from each other.

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-09-03

What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-09-03 cover?

Section 23-09-03 ("Exiting requirements") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 23-09-03?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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