R.S. 40:1680

Enclosure of shafts or openings in buildings under construction ACTIVE

If elevating machines or hoisting apparatus are used within a building in the course of construction, for the purpose of lifting material, the contractor, owner, or lessee shall cause all shafts or openings in the floors, such as stairways, ladder openings, or elevator shafts, to be enclosed or fenced all around by a substantial railing at least four feet in height.

Actions

References

None.

Cited by

None.

History

No legislative history recorded.

Section navigation

Cite R.S. 40:1680

Bluebook
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 40:1680 (2026).
Permalink
https://theusufruct.com/rs/title-40/section-1680
BibTeX
@misc{larevstat-40-1680,
  title        = {La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 40:1680},
  howpublished = {Louisiana Revised Statutes},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://theusufruct.com/rs/title-40/section-1680},
  note         = {Snapshot 2026-05-22}
}