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NE Code § 81-5,123 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,123 - Fire or explosion loss; investigation; when.

81-5,123.  Fire or explosion loss; investigation; when.When an insurance company has reason to believe that a fire loss or explosion loss in which it has an interest may be of other than accidental cause, the company shall, in writing, notify the State Fire Marshal or any local fire department investigation division and request an investigation. The company shall provide the State Fire Marshal or any local fire department investigation division with any or all material developed from the company's inquiry into the fire loss or explosion loss. If an insurance company provides the State Fire Marshal or any local fire department investigation division with notice of a fire loss or explosion loss, such notice shall be sufficient for the purpose of sections 81-5,115 to 81-5,131.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 9.
NE Code § 81-5,124 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,124 - Authorized agency; information; release; to whom.

81-5,124.  Authorized agency; information; release; to whom.The authorized agency provided with information pursuant to section 81-5,121 or 81-5,123 and in furtherance of its own purposes may release or provide such information to any of the other authorized agencies.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 10.
NE Code § 81-5,125 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,125 - Insurance company; request for information; effect.

81-5,125.  Insurance company; request for information; effect.Any insurance company providing information to an authorized agency or agencies pursuant to section 81-5,121 or 81-5,123 shall have the right to request relevant information and receive, within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty days, the information requested.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 11.
NE Code § 81-5,126 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,126 - Insurance company; release of information; immune from liability.

81-5,126.  Insurance company; release of information; immune from liability.Any insurance company, a person acting in its behalf, or an authorized agency releasing information, whether oral or written, pursuant to section 81-5,121 or 81-5,123 shall be immune from any liability arising out of a civil action or penalty resulting from a criminal prosecution.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 12.
NE Code § 81-5,127 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,127 - Authorized agency; insurance company; information; confidentiality; testimony.

81-5,127.  Authorized agency; insurance company; information; confidentiality; testimony.(1) Any authorized agency or insurance company which receives any information, furnished pursuant to sections 81-5,115 to 81-5,131, shall hold the information in confidence until such time as its release is required pursuant to a criminal or civil proceeding.(2) Any authorized agency or its personnel may be required to testify in any litigation in which the insurance company at interest is named as a party.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 13.
NE Code § 81-5,128 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,128 - Information; refusal to release; prohibited.

81-5,128.  Information; refusal to release; prohibited.No person or agency shall intentionally or knowingly refuse to release any information requested pursuant to section 81-5,121 or 81-5,124.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 14.
NE Code § 81-5,129 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,129 - Relevant information; refusal to provide; prohibited.

81-5,129.  Relevant information; refusal to provide; prohibited.No person shall intentionally or knowingly refuse to provide authorized agencies relevant information pursuant to section 81-5,123.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 15.
NE Code § 81-5,130 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,130 - Confidential information; release; prohibited.

81-5,130.  Confidential information; release; prohibited.No person shall fail to hold in confidence information required to be held in confidence by section 81-5,127.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 16.
NE Code § 81-5,131 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,131 - Violations; penalties.

81-5,131.  Violations; penalties.Any person violating sections 81-5,128 to 81-5,130 shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor.Source  Laws 1979, LB 301, § 17.
NE Code § 81-5,132 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,132 - Definitions, sections found.

81-5,132.  Definitions, sections found.As used in sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 81-5,133 to 81-5,139 shall apply.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 1.
NE Code § 81-5,133 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,133 - Apartment house, defined.

81-5,133.  Apartment house, defined.Apartment house shall mean any building which is occupied as the home or residence of three or more families or persons living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the building, and such term shall include buildings containing three or more apartments.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 2.
NE Code § 81-5,134 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,134 - Dwelling, defined.

81-5,134.  Dwelling, defined.Dwelling shall mean any building which is not an apartment house, lodging house, hotel, or mobile home and which contains one or two dwelling units which are, or are intended or designed to be, occupied for living purposes.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 3.
NE Code § 81-5,135 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,135 - Dwelling unit, defined.

81-5,135.  Dwelling unit, defined.Dwelling unit shall mean a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, or a single unit used by one or more persons for sleeping and sanitation pursuant to a work practice or labor agreement.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 4.
NE Code § 81-5,138 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,138 - Mobile home, defined.

81-5,138.  Mobile home, defined.Mobile home shall mean every transportable or relocatable device of any description containing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons whether or not permanently attached to the real estate upon which it is situated and shall include a manufactured home as defined in section 71-4603.Source   Laws 1981, LB 296, § 7;   Laws 1985, LB 313, § 27.
NE Code § 81-5,139 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,139 - Remodeled, defined.

81-5,139.  Remodeled, defined.Remodeled shall mean the alteration or reconstruction of an existing building for which a building permit is required to be obtained by the local political subdivision.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 8.
NE Code § 81-5,140 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,140 - Certain mobile homes and modular housing units; exemption.

81-5,140.  Certain mobile homes and modular housing units; exemption.Notwithstanding any other provision of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146, mobile homes constructed after September 27, 1975, and modular housing units constructed pursuant to sections 71-1555 to 71-1567 after January 10, 1977, shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146.Source   Laws 1981, LB 296, § 9;   Laws 1985, LB 313, § 28.
NE Code § 81-5,141 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,141 - Adopt rules and regulations; administration of law; investigate violations.

81-5,141.  Adopt rules and regulations; administration of law; investigate violations.The State Fire Marshal shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146, including the placement of smoke detectors in dwellings, apartment houses, hotels, lodging houses, dormitories, and mobile homes. The rules and regulations shall take into account designs of the guest rooms, dwelling units, dormitories, and mobile homes. The State Fire Marshal may consider the requirements for smoke detectors developed by any national testing laboratory in adopting such rules and regulations. The State Fire Marshal shall administer the provisions of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146 and may delegate such responsibility to his or her authorized representative or the appropriate official charged with the duty of providing fire protection services within the local jurisdiction. The State Fire Marshal or his or her representative or the appropriate official may investigate any alleged violation of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146 and shall report such investigative findings to the county attorney who shall proceed to enforce the provisions of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 10.
NE Code § 81-5,142 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,142 - Smoke detectors; installation required; when.

81-5,142.  Smoke detectors; installation required; when.(1) Every dwelling unit within a dwelling or apartment house constructed or remodeled on or after January 1, 1982, every guest room in a lodging house or hotel constructed or remodeled on or after January 1, 1982, and every dormitory constructed or remodeled on or after January 1, 1982, shall be provided with one or more operating smoke detectors meeting the requirements of the State Fire Marshal's rules and regulations.(2) Every guest room in a lodging house or hotel constructed prior to January 1, 1982, and every dormitory constructed prior to January 1, 1982, shall be provided with one or more operating smoke detectors meeting the requirements of the State Fire Marshal's rules and regulations on or before January 1, 1984.(3) Every (a) dwelling unit within a dwelling or apartment house constructed prior to January 1, 1982, (b) mobile home, and (c) modular housing unit constructed pursuant to sections 71-1555 to 71-1567 shall be provided with one or more operating smoke detectors meeting the requirements of the State Fire Marshal's rules and regulations at the time of their remodeling or sale. In the event of a sale, the provision of smoke detectors shall be the sole responsibility of the seller, which responsibility shall not be assigned or imputed to any other party or the agent of any party to the sale.Source   Laws 1981, LB 296, § 11;   Laws 1985, LB 313, § 29.
NE Code § 81-5,143 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,143 - Smoke detector; number; location; operation.

81-5,143.  Smoke detector; number; location; operation.The detector shall be mounted in accordance with the rules and regulations regarding the number and location of smoke detectors adopted by the State Fire Marshal. When activated, the detector shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit, guest room, dormitory, or mobile home.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 12.
NE Code § 81-5,144 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,144 - Smoke detector; rental property; responsibility for installing, maintaining, and testing; procedure.

81-5,144.  Smoke detector; rental property; responsibility for installing, maintaining, and testing; procedure.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the owner of every apartment house, dwelling, hotel, lodging house, dormitory, or mobile home or the owner's authorized agent shall be responsible for supplying, installing, maintaining, and testing the smoke detectors.(2) In the case of a dwelling unit, guest room, hotel room, or mobile home which is being occupied for one month or more by the same occupant, it shall be the responsibility of such occupant to perform the tests on the smoke detector as are recommended by the manufacturer's instructions and immediately notify, in writing, the owner or authorized agent of any deficiencies. The owner of the dwelling, apartment house, lodging house, hotel, or mobile home shall provide a notice to such occupant containing instructions for the testing of the device. For purposes of this subsection, deficiencies shall not include a worn battery or other replaceable energy unit. The occupant shall be responsible for replacement of the battery or unit, except that such battery or unit shall be in operating condition at the time the occupant takes possession. The owner or authorized agent shall correct any reported deficiencies in the smoke detector and shall not be in violation of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146 for a deficient smoke detector when he or she has not received notice of the deficiency.(3) This section shall apply solely to rental property.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 13.
NE Code § 81-5,145 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,145 - Political subdivisions; smoke detector standards; restrictions.

81-5,145.  Political subdivisions; smoke detector standards; restrictions.Sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146 shall prohibit a political subdivision from adopting standards less stringent than those provided in sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146 and rules and regulations adopted under sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146, except that, as to buildings constructed on or after January 1, 1982, such political subdivision shall require that smoke detectors be attached to a centralized electrical power source within the building which may be equipped with a battery as an alternate power source. No political subdivision shall require that a smoke detector be attached to a centralized power source within a building constructed prior to January 1, 1982.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 14.
NE Code § 81-5,146 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,146 - Violations; penalty.

81-5,146.  Violations; penalty.Any person violating the provisions of sections 81-5,132 to 81-5,146 shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.Source  Laws 1981, LB 296, § 15.
NE Code § 81-5,147 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,147 - Buildings and facilities; standards, specifications, and exclusions; adoption.

81-5,147.  Buildings and facilities; standards, specifications, and exclusions; adoption.The State Fire Marshal shall adopt and promulgate:(1) Standards, specifications, and exclusions which are consistent with the most current uniform guidelines and standards set by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, for (a) buildings and facilities which are newly constructed for first occupancy and (b) alterations of existing buildings and facilities used by the public. For purposes of this section, alterations of an existing building or facility used by the public shall include remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, changes or rearrangement in structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangements in the plan or configuration of the height of walls or partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting, wallpapering, asbestos removal, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems shall not be considered alterations; and(2) Standards and specifications which are consistent with the most current uniform guidelines and standards set by the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as adopted by the State of Nebraska, for new constructed covered multifamily dwellings as defined in section 20-319.Source   Laws 1974, LB 602, § 13;   R.S.1943, (1990), § 72-1122;   Laws 1993, LB 377, § 3;   Laws 1998, LB 1073, § 160;  Laws 2002, LB 93, § 22.
NE Code § 81-5,148 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,148 - Enforcement of standards and specifications; responsibility; failure to comply; effect.

81-5,148.  Enforcement of standards and specifications; responsibility; failure to comply; effect.The responsibility for enforcement of the standards and specifications adopted pursuant to section 81-5,147 for (1) buildings and facilities which are newly constructed for first occupancy, (2) alterations of existing buildings and facilities used by the public, and (3) new constructed covered multifamily dwellings as defined in section 20-319 shall lie with the State Fire Marshal or the appropriate officials of the governing bodies of the state government and its political subdivisions responsible for the review and approval of the building plans. Enforcement responsibility includes an appeal process conducted by the enforcing authority for the appeal of any enforcement action or proposed enforcement action. With respect to the enforcement of section 81-5,147 as described in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this section, when plans are being reviewed for both building code and fire code regulations, the officials responsible for building code review shall be responsible for enforcement of section 81-5,147. With respect to the enforcement of section 81-5,147 as described in subdivision (3) of this section, when plans are being reviewed for both building code and fire code regulations, the officials in a city of the metropolitan, primary, or first class shall be responsible for enforcement of section 81-5,147. Officials in a city of the second class or village shall not be responsible for enforcement of section 81-5,147 as described in subdivision (3) of this section if such officials have submitted to the State Fire Marshal a written statement declaring their intent not to assume responsibility for such enforcement. When plans are being reviewed solely for fire code regulations or when the officials responsible for building code review have submitted such a written statement, the State Fire Marshal or his or her designee shall be responsible for enforcement of section 81-5,147. No official of any governing body of the state government or its political subdivisions responsible for such enforcement shall approve or authorize an occupancy permit unless such building, facility, or dwelling complies with the standards and specifications prescribed by such section. Any unauthorized departure from the standards and specifications established by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to such section may be corrected by full compliance with such standards and specifications within one hundred eighty days after discovery of such departure. Failure to correct an unauthorized departure from such standards and specifications shall result in denial or revocation of the occupancy permit for the building, facility, or dwelling.Source   Laws 1965, c. 430, § 19, p. 1377;   Laws 1974, LB 602, § 10;   Laws 1976, LB 986, § 1;   Laws 1977, LB 473, § 1;   Laws 1988, LB 646, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1990), § 72-1119;   Laws 1993, LB 377, § 4;   Laws 1998, LB 1073, § 161.
NE Code § 81-5,151 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,151 - Training division; established; purpose; State Fire Marshal; powers and duties.

81-5,151.  Training division; established; purpose; State Fire Marshal; powers and duties.The State Fire Marshal shall establish a training division for purposes of operating a statewide training program for fire department personnel, others involved in fire safety training, and other emergency responders that may require specialized training available from the training program for the purposes of developing, maintaining, and updating fire department skills and other skills of those emergency responders requiring specialized training available from the training program. The State Fire Marshal in establishing a training division shall (1) conduct training, (2) certify fire department personnel, (3) give technical assistance to fire departments and other emergency responders requiring specialized training available from the training program, and (4) conduct live fire training. The State Fire Marshal in establishing such training may also give technical assistance to rescue squads and respond to emergencies upon request for technical assistance. Fees for manuals and training shall be collected pursuant to section 81-5,152. Nothing in this section shall require mandatory participation by fire departments, individuals, or others interested in fire safety training or other specialized training available from the training program.Source   Laws 1980, LB 724, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1987), § 79-1430;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 86.
NE Code § 81-5,152 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,152 - Training program; fees.

81-5,152.  Training program; fees.The training program as set out in section 81-5,151 for volunteer fire departments and career fire departments shall be free, except that the State Fire Marshal may charge for such books and materials given to the students, testing, or specialized courses.The State Fire Marshal may charge a fee for providing to private fire departments training, books, materials, testing, or specialized courses.The State Fire Marshal shall charge a fee for providing to industrial fire brigades training, books, materials, testing, and specialized courses.Source  Laws 1993, LB 348, § 87.
NE Code § 81-5,153 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,153 - Training Division Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

81-5,153.  Training Division Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Training Division Cash Fund is created. Money collected pursuant to section 81-5,152 shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. The fund shall be used for the purpose of administering the training program established pursuant to sections 81-5,151 to 81-5,157, except that transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. The Training Division Cash Fund shall be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1980, LB 724, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1987), § 79-1431;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 88;  Laws 2004, LB 1091, § 17;  Laws 2007, LB322, § 25;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 67. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-5,157 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-5,157 - Fire Service and Safety Training Program; transfer to State Fire Marshal; personnel, records, and other property; transfer.

81-5,157.  Fire Service and Safety Training Program; transfer to State Fire Marshal; personnel, records, and other property; transfer.The Fire Service and Safety Training Program is hereby transferred to the State Fire Marshal. All personnel of the program in the State Department of Education who manage, teach, are office personnel, or are involved in the running of the program shall be transferred to the office of the State Fire Marshal on July 1, 1993.All furniture, equipment, books, files, records, leases, and other property used by the Nebraska Fire Service shall be transferred and delivered to the State Fire Marshal on July 1, 1993.Source  Laws 1993, LB 348, § 92.