Section 5580. Airflow to be maintained  


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  • Airflow shall be maintained in all intake and return air courses of a mine. When multiple main fans are used, such ventilation systems shall not develop areas without perceptible air movement.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.282, 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.