MSHA - Code of Federal Regulations - 30 CFR 57.4200
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MSHA - Title 30 CFR
30 CFR § 57.4200

General requirements.

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

(a) For fighting fires that could endanger persons, each mine shall have--

(1) Onsite firefighting equipment for fighting fires in their early stages; and

(2) Onsite firefighting equipment for fighting fires beyond their early stages, or the mine shall have made prior arrangements with a local fire department to fight such fires.

(b) This onsite firefighting equipment shall be--

(1) Of the type, size, and quantity that can extinguish fires of any class which would occur as a result of the hazards present; and

(2) Strategically located, readily accessible, plainly marked, and maintained in fire-ready condition.

[50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, as amended at 50 FR 20100, May 14, 1985]




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