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 5310. Adjustments in ventilation
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If flammable gas in excess of 1.0% by volume is detected in the air not less than 12 inches from the back, face and rib of an underground active area, or in air returning from an area or areas, adjustments shall be made in the ventilation immediately so that the concentration of flammable gas in such air is reduced to 1.0% or less.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.255, 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.