U.S. Department of Labor
MSHA Fire Suppression and Fire Protection Advisor
You have selected undergound diesel equipment, mobile equipment, self-propelled fuel transportation units or lube units or machines used to transport portable fuel transportation units or portable lube units (each unit or machine is considered heavy duty) before 11/25/1999, and primary escapeway with miners inby.
The Advisor indicates that this is allowed.
The minimum requirements are:
1. Automatic or manual fire suppression system meeting 75.1107-3 thru 75.1107-16 |
2. For fuel transportation units, two 10A:60B:C portable fire extinguishers. 75.1906(h) |
Additional text of the regulations and text in the Program Policy Manual not included in this Advisor may be relevant for compliance decisions. This answer may not address all particular situations which may occur at your mine. Please contact your local MSHA District Manager for more specific guidance.
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