Missouri § 292.070 - Doors to open outward, not to be bolted, when.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 292.070 — Doors to open outward, not to be bolted, when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 292.070. Doors to open outward, not to be bolted, when.
In all such establishments the main doors, both inside and outside, shall open outwardly, when the director, in writing, so directs; and no outside or inside door of any building wherein labor is employed shall be so locked, bolted or otherwise fastened during the hours of labor as to prevent egress.
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(RSMo 1939 § 10187)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 13227; 1919 § 6791; 1909 § 7832
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 292.070
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 292.070 cover?
Section 292.070 ("Doors to open outward, not to be bolted, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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