Massachusetts § 129 - Safeguards for hoistways, hatchways and well holes; closing trapdoors
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 129 — Safeguards for hoistways, hatchways and well holes; closing trapdoors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 129. Safeguards for hoistways, hatchways and well holes; closing trapdoors
Section 129. The openings of hoistways, hatchways and well holes upon every floor of an industrial establishment shall be protected by sufficient trap doors or self-closing hatches, or by such other safeguards as an inspector directs; and any such openings shall be kept so protected or so safeguarded at all times, except when in actual use, by the occupant of the building having the use and control of the same, or by the owner of the building having such control.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 129 cover?
Section 129 ("Safeguards for hoistways, hatchways and well holes; closing trapdoors") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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