13-124-040 Protection of floor openings.

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13-124-040 Protection of floor openings.

(a) Covering of Openings. All stairways, elevator openings, flues and all other openings in the floors shall be covered or properly protected.

(b) Openings for Hoists. All openings through which hoists operate shall be properly enclosed on all sides.

(Prior code § 76-4)

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