Louisiana § RS 40:1701 - Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1701 — Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1701. Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure
Every person who constructs a commercial building in a municipality having a population of fifty thousand or more persons shall install safety bolts on all windows opening on the second or any higher floor to safeguard employees engaged in window cleaning, window repair work, or the installation of window awnings.
Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than two hundred and fifty dollars.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1701
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1701 cover?
Section RS 40:1701 ("Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure") 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 40:1701?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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