Wisconsin § 167.20 - Stairway guards.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 167.20 — Stairway guards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 167.20. Stairway guards.
167.20(1) (1) The owner of any building or other structure which has an open stairway or area way leading to or abutting upon any sidewalk, and the owner of any real estate adjacent to or abutting upon any sidewalk and which is lower than such sidewalk, shall sufficiently guard such stairway or area way or property as to prevent accidents. 167.20(2) (2) Any person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 or imprisoned for not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months. Each day during which a violation of this section continues shall be considered a separate offense. 167.20 History History: 1997 a. 254 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 167.20
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 167.20 cover?
Section 167.20 ("Stairway guards.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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