Ohio Admin. Code 1501:10-1-02 - Fire detection devices
This rule applies to operators of underground coal mines that use conveyor belts in the operation of the mine.
(A) The operator shall install fire detection
devices on each conveyor belt that is used in the mine.
The
With a
design, type, number, installation and use of fire detection devices
shall
that
provide for the earliest possible detection of a fire and
shall meet the requirements of
30 C.F.R.
75.1103-1 to
30 C.F.R.
75.1103-8.
(B) The operator shall follow a procedure
that meets the requirements of
30 C.F.R.
75.1103-8 for the inspection of the fire
detection devices installed on each conveyor belt.
(C) Initial approval of fire detection
devices.
(1) Existing underground coal
operators. Within thirty days of the effective date of this rule, each existing
underground coal operator shall
is to submit a letter to the chief notifying the chief
that the mine's fire detection devices have been installed in compliance with
30 C.F.R.
75.1103-1 to
30 C.F.R.
75.1103-8. The chief
shall
will
inspect the fire detection devices, approve or disapprove the installation of
the fire detection devices, and notify the operator of the chief's
decision.
(2) New underground coal
operators. A new underground coal operator shall
is to submit to
the chief a plan for fire detection devices that meets
the requirements of this rule. After the
operator has installed the fire detection devices, he or she
shall
is to
submit a letter to the chief notifying the chief that the mine's fire detection
devices have been installed in compliance with
30 C.F.R.
75.1103-1 to
30 C.F.R.
75.1103-8. The chief
shall
will
inspect the fire detection devices, approve or disapprove the installation of
the fire detection devices, and notify the operator of the chief's
decision.
(D)
Modifications to fire detection devices. When an operator submits a proposed
revision or modification to a mine's fire detection devices to MSHA for
approval, the operator shall
is to at the same time submit this proposed revision
or modification to the chief for approval. The chief shall
will review the
proposed revision or modification, approve or disapprove it, and notify the
operator of the chief's decision.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1561.03, 1561.05, 1567.681
Rule Amplifies: 1567.681
Prior Effective Dates: 11/17/2012
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