Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-3-3-.04 - Structures Over Or Near Mine Openings
(1)
Nonflammable Housing Over
Mine Openings - Only housing having a framework of metal or wood,
and metal or other nonflammable sides and roof and dirt, gravel, concrete or
other fireproof flooring, shall be erected over any shaft, tunnel, portal or
other mine opening. All non-fireproofed structures constructed after the
effective date of these rules and located within 50 feet of such shaft, tunnel,
portal or other mine opening shall be made fireproof or removed.
(2)
Nonflammable Material and
Buildings Near Mine Openings - Timber framing or storage sheds or
any flammable structures or piles of flammable material other than the current
supply of mine timbers and ties shall not be placed or permitted to remain
within one hundred (100) feet of any mine opening, shaft house, hoisting engine
house or ventilating fan house; provided, however, that wooden head-frames and
wooden structures within one hundred (100) feet of shaft house over or near
shafts or openings, which have been returned airways continuously for the past
two years, need not be removed during the time said shafts or openings continue
to be return airways at all seasons, and said shafts or openings are guarded by
fireproof doors and other fire prevention equipment satisfactory to the
Department.
(a) When the portal of any mine
opening or the collar of any shaft is covered by a flammable building built
prior to the date these rules become effective, such building shall be
permitted to remain. In such case, a fireproof door shall be provided for such
mine opening which shall be and shall fit as nearly gas tight as possible. Said
door shall be installed in such a way that the opening can be closed from the
outside of the building by a pull wire or rope, in the event of fire. This door
shall close automatically upon release of the wire or rope. If a wire or metal
rope is used, there shall be several fusible links in it or other efficient
means shall be provided to cause the door to close in case of an outside fire.
If a fiber rope is used, it shall be of the minimum necessary size and be
readily destroyed by fire.
Author: Marcus Davis, Workers' Compensation Examiner.
Notes
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 25-2-13(2).
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