45.1-161.226 - Line brattice. - Virginia Statutes

§ 45.1-161.226. Line brattice.

A. Substantially constructed line brattice shall be used from the last opencrosscut of an entry or room when necessary to provide adequate ventilationfor the miners and to remove gases. Any line brattice damaged by falls orotherwise shall be repaired promptly.

B. The space between the line brattice and the rib shall be large enough topermit the flow of a sufficient volume of air to keep the working face clearof flammable and noxious gases.

C. Brattice cloth used underground shall be of flame-resistant material.

D. Accumulations of methane shall be moved only by means of properlyinstalled line brattice, or other approved method.

(Code 1950, § 45-60.4; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-61; 1994, c. 28;1996, c. 774.)