Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-22.1. Warning signs near elevators in nursing homes
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A conspicuous warning sign stating “In Case of Fire Do Not Use Elevator” shall be placed next to the places of ingress or egress to every elevator used for conveying persons or goods in any building used primarily as a nursing home or as a home for the elderly and/or people with disabilities.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 38, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 57; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 57.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-22.1
- Building: means any structure existing or hereafter erected in any part of this state except a private dwelling when used as such, and except any building located on a United States government reservation. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-1
- Elevator: means a hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform which moves in guides in a substantially vertical direction. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-33-1