KRS 352.135: Lifeline cords and directional devices.

In all designated escapeways, each operator shall provide lifeline cords, with attached

reflective material at not to exceed twenty -five (25) foot intervals and devices indicating

the direction to the surface at not to exceed one hundred (100) foot interva ls, from outby

the loading point; provided, that in case of a shaft mine, such lifeline cords shall extend

from outby to the loading point to the bottom of the designated escape shaft. Such lifeline

cord shall be of flame -resistant material sufficient to a llow miners to see and to use

effectively to guide themselves out of the mine in the event of an emergency. All lifeline

cords shall be made of flame resistant material within one hundred eighty (180) days of

June 26, 2007.