Louisiana § RS 40:1681 - Placing of hoisting apparatus; floor re-enforcement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1681 — Placing of hoisting apparatus; floor re-enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1681. Placing of hoisting apparatus; floor re-enforcement
Any hoisting machine or engine used in building construction shall, where practicable, be set up or placed on the ground. Where it is necessary to place such a machine or engine on any floor above the ground floor, the floor shall be properly and securely supported with a foundation capable of sustaining twice the weight of the machine or engine.
If the building in course of construction is three stories or over in height, no material needed for the construction shall be hoisted or lifted over any public street or alley, unless the street or alley is barricaded from use by the public or is so covered as to prevent injury to pedestrians.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1681
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1681 cover?
Section RS 40:1681 ("Placing of hoisting apparatus; floor re-enforcement") 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.
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