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 other areas of mine.
The Advisor indicates that this is allowed.
The minimum requirements are:
1. For fuel transportation units, two 10A:60B:C portable fire extinguishers. 75.1906(h) |
2. Permissible lube units required to have fire suppression systems per AC&C Alternate Application Procedures. |
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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