Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - FIRE MARSHAL, STATE
Here’s an updated overview of the Nebraska Administrative Code – Topic: Fire Marshal, State, which implements regulations administered by the State Fire Marshal’s Office:
📚 Code Titles & Chapters
Title 153 – State Fire Marshal: Fire Code & Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 1 – State Fire Code Regulations: Adopts NFPA fire safety codes and standards as legally enforceable (sfm.nebraska.gov).
Chapter 19 – Water-Based Fire Protection Systems:
Requires certification of sprinkler system contractors and their overseeing technicians.
Specifies requirements for design plans, hydrostatic testing, inspections, tagging, and certification renewal.
(law.cornell.edu)
Title 155 – Pipeline Safety & One-Call Notification Center
Chapter 1 – Natural Gas Pipeline Safety:
Adopts recent versions of 49 CFR Parts 191/192/193/196/199 (as of 2013, with updates through 2019). It mandates incident reporting, annual filings, and procedural standards akin to federal rules (sfm.nebraska.gov).
Chapter 2 – Statewide One-Call Notification Center:
Establishes governance rules and operational procedures for Nebraska’s utility-locating “Call Before You Dig” service (regulations.justia.com).
Title 156 – Accessibility in Public & Multifamily Facilities
Chapters 1–4 cover accessibility design requirements for public and commercial buildings, referencing the ADA and HUD standards (sfm.nebraska.gov).
Chapters 7–12 apply accessibility standards to multifamily dwellings—defining when US standards apply, enforcement rules, and plan review processes (sfm.nebraska.gov).
Additional Titles under the Fire Marshal’s Purview:
Title 148 – Refrigerants in Mobile AC systems (enforcement & penalties) (sfm.nebraska.gov)
Title 157 – Fireworks licensing & usage rules (sfm.nebraska.gov)
Title 160–161 – Regulations for ammonia transport & grain elevator operations (sfm.nebraska.gov)
Title 229 – Boiler & pressure vessel inspection standards delegated to the Fire Marshal’s agency as of 2019 (sfm.nebraska.gov)
🏛️ Statutory Authority & Duties
The State Fire Marshal enforces the State Fire Code—including inspections, compliance, plan reviews, and penalties—under the authority of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81‑503.01 (amended 2021) (nebraskalegislature.gov). The agency’s scope extends across several divisions: enforcement, investigations, pipeline safety, tank regulation, and more, supported by ~65 staff (sfm.nebraska.gov).
✅ Summary Table
| Code Title | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 153 | Fire safety codes & sprinkler system regulation |
| 155 | Pipeline safety, incident reporting, one-call |
| 156 | Accessibility building standards |
| 148, 157 | Refrigerants, fireworks regulations |
| 160–161 | Chemical transport & facility regulations |
| 229 | Boiler/pressure vessel inspection |
🔍 Need More Detail?
Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive on any specific code—for example:
Text of Chapter 1 (Fire Code) or Chapter 19 (sprinklers) under Title 153
Incident reporting & notification protocols in Title 155
Accessibility requirements in Title 156
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