N.Y. Labor Law § 241-a: Protection of workmen in or at elevator shaftways, hatchways and stairwells

§ 241-a. Protection of workmen in or at elevator shaftways, hatchways

and stairwells. Any men working in or at elevator shaftways, hatchways

and stairwells of buildings in course of construction or demolition

shall be protected by sound planking at least two inches thick laid

across the opening at levels not more than two stories above and not

more than one story below such men, or by other means specified in the

rules of the board.