NAC477.910. New buildings: Constructed by or for State; owned by State; penalty for removing or disabling smoke detector.

     1. Every new building constructed by or for the State of Nevada must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of this chapter and the codes adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

     2. Every new building owned by the State that is intended for occupancy must be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system. Rooms in such a new building which are to be used for sleeping purposes must be equipped with smoke detectors. The smoke detectors must receive their primary power from the building’s wiring, with provision made for the detection of smoke during a power failure.

     3. A person who removes or disables any smoke detector required by this section is subject to prosecution for a misdemeanor in accordance with NRS 477.250.

     (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 8-24-90; A 2-17-94; R220-99, 9-25-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004)