The complete surface of the hoistway within the limits of travel shall be of smooth finish, devoid of surface roughness, and without any projections or recesses except for landing entrances, guides, and guide brackets, vertical slots where required for concealed guides, junction boxes, and conduit or wiring. All projections or recesses at landing entrances shall be beveled on the underside or shall be guarded with metal plates. The angle of such bevels or guard plates shall not be less than 75 from the horizontal.
524 CMR, § 29.01