Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-88
ARTICLES DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH
Operative Text
No dwelling nor any part thereof, nor of the lot upon which it is situated, shall be used as a place of storage, keeping or handling of any article dangerous or detrimental to life or health; nor of any combustible article except under such conditions as may be prescribed by the chief of the fire prevention bureau, or the proper official, under authority of a written permit issued by him. (Code 1964, § 12A-6)
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-88 prohibits the use of any dwelling, any portion of a dwelling, or the lot it sits on as a storage, keeping, or handling location for materials that are dangerous or detrimental to life or health. Combustible materials are similarly prohibited unless the chief of the fire prevention bureau or another authorized official has issued a written permit and specified the conditions under which such materials may be kept. The rule applies to the entire residential property, not just the interior of the structure itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15-88, compliant property operators ensure that neither dwelling units nor the surrounding lots are used to store, keep, or handle hazardous or health-threatening materials. When a tenant or operator has a legitimate need to store combustible articles on the property, operators generally obtain a written permit from the fire prevention bureau chief or the designated official before allowing such storage, and they ensure any conditions attached to that permit are followed. Routine property inspections and clear lease language prohibiting unauthorized hazardous storage are practices commonly associated with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-88 establishes that tenants have a right to live in a dwelling and on a lot that is not used for storing or handling materials dangerous to life or health. If a tenant observes that hazardous or combustible materials are being stored on the property without the required written permit from the fire prevention bureau, they may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate local code enforcement or fire prevention authority in Bellevue. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available when a property may not be meeting the standards set out in this provision.
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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