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NC H706
Bill
Status
5/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Charles McGrady
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AI Summary
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Defines "open air camp cabins" as single-story structures with at least 20% screened openings on three walls, no heating or cooling systems, occupied maximum 150 days per rolling 365-day period, and accommodating 36 or fewer persons.
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Requires open air camp cabins to have at least two remote unimpeded exits but exempts them from requiring lighted exit signs.
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Exempts open air camp cabins from mandatory plumbing and electrical systems, though if these systems are present, applicable Code provisions must be followed.
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Prohibits sprinkler system requirements for open air camp cabins, though smoke detectors and handheld fire extinguishers may still be required under Code provisions.
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Directs the Building Code Council to adopt rules creating a new residential occupancy category under Section 310 of the North Carolina Building Code with standards identical to the temporary provisions in this act.
Legislative Description
Building Code/Rustic Cabins
Last Action
Ch. SL 2015-19
5/14/2015