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NC H706

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles McGrady

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires open air camp cabins to have at least two remote unimpeded exits but exempts them from requiring lighted exit signs.

  • Exempts open air camp cabins from mandatory plumbing and electrical systems, though if these systems are present, applicable Code provisions must be followed.

  • Prohibits sprinkler system requirements for open air camp cabins, though smoke detectors and handheld fire extinguishers may still be required under Code provisions.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources5/5/2015
Commerce4/29/2015
Regulatory Reform4/15/2015

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