Pennsylvania Act 1865-145 — ELEVATOR OR HOISTWAY TO HAVE AUTOMATIC TRAP DOOR

Act text

ELEVATOR OR HOISTWAY TO HAVE AUTOMATIC TRAP DOOR
                 Act of Feb. 16, 1865, P.L. 152, No. 145              Cl. 11
                                  AN ACT

     For the better security of life and limb, in the city of
        Philadelphia.

        Section 1.  Elevator, hoistway, etc; to have automatic trap
     door
        In any store, or building, in the City of Philadelphia, in
     which there shall exist, or be placed, any hoistway, hatchway,
     elevator, or well hole, or in which there shall be made any
     opening through the floor, the same shall be properly protected,
     or covered, by a good and sufficient trap door, or such other
     appliances as may be necessary to secure the same from being or
     becoming dangerous to life or limb, and on the completion of the
     business of each day, the said trap door, or other appliances,
     shall be safely closed by the occupant having the use and
     control of the same; any violation of the provision of this act
     shall subject the offender, or offenders, to a fine of fifty
     dollars, for each offense, to be recovered, with cost of suit,
     in an action of debt, in any court having cognizance thereof,
     by, to and for the use of the Philadelphia association for the
     relief of disabled firemen.  1865, Feb. 16, P.L. 152, Sec. 1.