§281a. Structural failures

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, on its own initiative but only after consultation with local authorities, may initiate and conduct investigations to determine the causes of structural failures in structures which are used or occupied by the general public. No part of any report resulting from such investigation shall be admitted as evidence or used in any suit or action for damages arising out of any matter mentioned in such report.

( Pub. L. 99–73, §7, July 29, 1985, 99 Stat. 173 ; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, §5115(c), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1433 .)

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act which comprises this chapter.

Amendments

1988-Pub. L. 100–418 substituted "National Institute of Standards and Technology" for "National Bureau of Standards".