Mine fires

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13.
Mine fires 1
13.1.
General provisions
13.1.1.
It should be the duty of the mine operator and of
the mine manager to plan, equip and work the mine so as to
minimise the risk of fire.
13.1.2.
(1) The mine operator should provide a
self-rescuer of an approved type for all persons permitted to be
below ground at the mine.
(2) The manager should ensure that there is in force a
scheme for using such devices and maintaining them in suitable
condition.
13.1.3.
As far as is practicable, in all new mines there
should be provided two main intake airways so separated that,
if one becomes contaminated with the products of a fire, the
other is clear for a safe means of escape from the mine for the
persons below ground.
13.1.4.
In all mines where two main intake airways are not
provided, the one main intake should, as far as is practicable, be
so constructed and equipped that it is free from the risk of fire.
13.1.5.
All conveyor belting, sheeting and brattice should
be of a fire-resistant type and approved by the competent
authority.
13.1.6.
Unless exempt by virtue of national laws or
regulations on the grounds of natural conditions or size, every
mine should be equipped with a water mains circuit capable of
delivering to all working places an adequate quantity of water at
sufficient flow pressure for the purpose of efficient fire
fighting.
13.1.7.
The manager of every mine should draw up a plan
and should enforce rules for the organisation and conduct of
fire-fighting work and of fire drills.
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