Tennessee § 4-3-1114 - Emergency keyed lock boxes next to functioning elevators.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-3-1114 — Emergency keyed lock boxes next to functioning elevators., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-3-1114. Emergency keyed lock boxes next to functioning elevators.
Not later than November 28, 2005, each state-owned public building under the department's control, including the state capitol and capitol annexes, must ensure that an emergency keyed lock box is installed next to each bank of functioning elevators located on the main level. Such lock boxes shall be permanently mounted seventy-two inches (72") from the floor to the center of the box, be operable by a universal key, no matter where such box is located, and shall contain only fire service keys and drop keys to the appropriate elevators. General standards for the design of such boxes shall be approved by the department of labor and workforce development not later than July 31, 2005; provided, however, that such standards must be consistent with all applicable building and life safety standards governing the facility. Failure to comply with this section shall be a Class C misdemeanor, and shall be punishable by a fine only of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Acts 2005, ch. 404, § 3. Cross-References. Penalty for Class C misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 .
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-3-1114 cover?
Section 4-3-1114 ("Emergency keyed lock boxes next to functioning elevators.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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