Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-90
OPENINGS WHERE PAINT OR OIL ARE STORED
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There shall be no transom, window or door opening into a public hall from any part of a multiple dwelling, hotel or nursing home where paint, fuel oil or drugs are stored or kept for the purpose of sale or otherwise. (Code 1964, § 12A-6)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-90, any room in a multiple dwelling, hotel, or nursing home that is used to store or sell paint, fuel oil, or drugs must not have a transom, window, or door that opens directly into a public hallway. This rule is designed to limit the spread of fire, fumes, or other hazards from storage areas into shared corridors used by residents and guests. The restriction applies regardless of whether the materials are held for sale or for any other purpose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings, hotels, or nursing homes in Bellevue should audit any rooms where paint, fuel oil, or drugs are stored or sold to confirm that no transom, window, or door connects those spaces directly to a public hall, as required by Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-90. Compliant operators typically relocate storage areas, seal off existing openings, or redesign access points so that hazardous materials are not accessible from shared corridors. Routine inspections of storage configurations help ensure ongoing compliance with this structural requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-90 gives residents of multiple dwellings, hotels, and nursing homes a basis to expect that rooms storing paint, fuel oil, or drugs will not have openings—such as transoms, windows, or doors—leading into public hallways. If a tenant observes such an opening in their building, they may consider reporting the condition to the local code enforcement or building inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available under local housing codes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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