Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

4VAC25-40-4250: Guide ropes

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Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Agency 25. Department of Energy
Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
Part XV. Safety and Health Regulations—Underground Only
Article 10. Personnel Hoisting

If guide ropes are used in shafts for personnel hoisting applications other than shaft development, the nominal strength (manufacturer's published catalog strength) of the guide rope at installation shall meet the minimum value calculated as follows:

Minimum Value = Static Load X 5.0.

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