New York Laws
Title 2 - Accident Prevention
255 - Elevators and Hoistways.

ยง 255. Elevators and hoistways. Every elevator used in connection
with a factory, the elevator opening and the machinery connected
therewith, and every hoistway, hatchway and well-hole shall be so
constructed, guarded, equipped, maintained and operated as to be safe
for all persons. The board shall adopt rules to carry into effect the
provisions of this section.