Section 5710. Limitations on firing shots

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Shots or rounds shall not be fired in places where flammable gas can be detected with a permissible flame safety lamp, or where 1.0% or more of flammable gas can be detected by any other MSHA approved device or method, at a point not less than 12 inches from the back, face and rib. See Article 4 (4VAC25-40-3325 et seq.) of this part for blasting requirements.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.295, 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.

                    
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