Illinois § 26.13

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26.13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 26.13.

All hoisting shafts, air shafts, and escapement shafts constructed after March, 1910, shall be of fireproof construction, and if poured concrete is used in said construction it shall be not less than 6 inches in thickness. Cage guides and buntons may, however, be constructed of wood. Drifts and slopes must be fireproof for a distance of 300 feet from the entrance. (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)

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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26.13 cover?

Section 26.13 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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