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 660. Removing flammable and combustible gases from containers
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Prior to applying heat, cutting, or welding on any pipe or container that has contained a flammable or combustible material:
1. The pipe or container shall be drained, thoroughly cleaned and ventilated; and
2. The pipe or container shall be filled with an inert gas or material.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 4.18, 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.