N.Y. LAB Law § 241-A
This is the official text of N.Y. LAB Law § 241-A, part of New York’s LAB Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LAB Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Protection of workmen in or at elevator shaftways, hatchways and stairwells
Official statutory text
§ 241-a. Protection of workmen in or at elevator shaftways, hatchways\nand stairwells. Any men working in or at elevator shaftways, hatchways\nand stairwells of buildings in course of construction or demolition\nshall be protected by sound planking at least two inches thick laid\nacross the opening at levels not more than two stories above and not\nmore than one story below such men, or by other means specified in the\nrules of the board.\n
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