N.Y. MRE Law § 56-A
This is the official text of N.Y. MRE Law § 56-A, part of New York’s MRE Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "MRE Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Posting of means of egress in hotels and motels
Official statutory text
§ 56-a. Posting of means of egress in hotels and motels. On each floor\nof every hotel or motel having two or more stories where the rooms or\nsuites are connected by an interior hallway there shall be posted by\neach stairway, elevator or other means of egress a printed scale floor\nplan of the particular story, which shall show all means of egress,\nclearly labeling those to be used in case of fire. Such signs shall be\nposted in other conspicuous areas throughout the building. Said floor\nplan shall be no smaller than eight inches by ten inches and shall be\nposted in such a manner that it cannot be readily removed.\n
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