Okla. Stat. tit. 40, § 40-175
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Temporary floorings in steel frame buildings
Official statutory text
If in the erection of an iron or steel framed building, the
spaces between the girders or floor beams of any floor are not
filled or covered by the permanent construction of said floors
before another story is added to the building, a close plank
flooring shall be placed and maintained over such spaces, during the
construction of each story, from the time when the beams or girders
are placed in position; but openings protected by a strong hand
railing not less than four (4) feet high may be left through said
floors for the passage of workmen and material.
spaces between the girders or floor beams of any floor are not
filled or covered by the permanent construction of said floors
before another story is added to the building, a close plank
flooring shall be placed and maintained over such spaces, during the
construction of each story, from the time when the beams or girders
are placed in position; but openings protected by a strong hand
railing not less than four (4) feet high may be left through said
floors for the passage of workmen and material.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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