4VAC25-40-610: Fire equipment

Equipment and devices used for detection, warning, and extinguishing of fires shall be:

1. Suitable for the type of fire hazard that may be encountered;

2. Maintained in fire-ready condition as specified by manufacturer;

3. Strategically located, readily accessible, and plainly identified;

4. Of the type, size, and quantity that can extinguish fires of any class that may occur at the mine; and

5. Inspected at least monthly to ensure fire-ready condition.