Arkansas § 11-5-105 - Safe doors, stairways, and elevators required.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-5-105 — Safe doors, stairways, and elevators required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-5-105. Safe doors, stairways, and elevators required.
All doors used by employees as entrances to or exits from factories, mills, workshops, mercantile establishments, laundries, or other establishments of a height of two (2) stories or over shall open outward and shall be so constructed as to be easily and immediately opened from within in case of fire or other emergencies. Proper and substantial handrails shall be provided on all stairways. Lights shall be kept burning at all main stairs, stair landings, and elevator shafts in the absence of sufficient natural light. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any mercantile establishments having fewer than three (3) female employees.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-5-105
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-5-105 cover?
Section 11-5-105 ("Safe doors, stairways, and elevators required.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 11-5-105?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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