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 5200. Operation of booster fans
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Booster fans shall be:
1. Operated by permissible drive units maintained in permissible condition;
2. Operated only in air containing less than 1.0% flammable gas; and
3. Kept in continuous operation when persons are in active areas of the mine affected by such fans.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.244, eff. July 19, 1989; amended, Volume 14, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1998.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.