Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 25. Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy |
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining |
Section 1110. Air compressors
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Air compressors shall be equipped with automatic temperature activated shutoff mechanisms set for 400°F or with fusible plugs installed in the compressor discharge lines as near the compressors as possible. Fusible plugs shall melt at temperatures 50° less than the flash points of the lubricating oils.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 8.2, eff. July 19, 1989.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.