Tex. Health and Safety Code § 791.004: EXEMPTIONS.

(a) This chapter does not apply to the construction of a structure in a municipality that has in effect a nationally recognized model building code governing the construction if the building code requires at least one one-hour fire-resistive means of escape with a total width equal to or greater than the total exit width required under this chapter for a structure of three or more stories.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a grain elevator constructed of:

(1) steel;

(2) steel and concrete; or

(3) wood if fewer than five persons are employed at the grain elevator.

(c) This chapter does not apply to a county courthouse that:

(1) was constructed before September 1, 1989; and

(2) is located in a county with a population of less than 50,000.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 888), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2023.