Massachusetts § 124 - Communication between engineer's room and machinery room
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 124 — Communication between engineer's room and machinery room, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 124. Communication between engineer's room and machinery room
Section 124. In every manufacturing establishment where the machinery is operated by steam, communication shall be provided between each room where such machinery is placed and the room where the engineer is stationed by means of speaking tubes, electric bells or appliances to control the motive power, or such other means as shall be satisfactory to an inspector, if in his opinion such communication is necessary.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 124
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 124 cover?
Section 124 ("Communication between engineer's room and machinery room") 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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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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