Evacuation of state house in case of disaster; fire drills

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MA Code › Part I › Title XX › Chapter 143 › Section 2C

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Section 2C. The state superintendent of buildings and the sergeant-at-arms shall prepare plans and make all necessary preparations for effecting the prompt, speedy and safe evacuation of the state house and the several floors, basements and portions thereof, in case of fire or other disaster, and shall, from time to time, hold fire drills. In carrying out the provisions of this section, they shall be entitled to the assistance of all constitutional officers, department heads, state police officers and general court officers, and may request the co-operation of the fire department of the city of Boston.

Section 2C. The state superintendent of buildings and the sergeant-at-arms shall prepare plans and make all necessary preparations for effecting the prompt, speedy and safe evacuation of the state house and the several floors, basements and portions thereof, in case of fire or other disaster, and shall, from time to time, hold fire drills.

In carrying out the provisions of this section, they shall be entitled to the assistance of all constitutional officers, department heads, state police officers and general court officers, and may request the co-operation of the fire department of the city of Boston.

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