Louisiana § RS 40:1673 - Safety rails for scaffolding or staging
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1673 — Safety rails for scaffolding or staging, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1673. Safety rails for scaffolding or staging
In the construction or in the repairing, alteration, or removal of any structures, any scaffolding or staging, swung or suspended from any overhead support and more than twenty feet from the ground or floor, shall have, where practicable, a safety rail properly bolted, secured, and braced and rising at least thirty-four inches above the floor or main portion of the scaffolding or staging and extending along the entire outside length and along the ends thereof. Also, such scaffolding or staging shall be so fastened as to prevent it from swaying from the building or structure.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1673
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1673 cover?
Section RS 40:1673 ("Safety rails for scaffolding or staging") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 40:1673?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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