45.1-161.218 - Auxiliary fans.

§ 45.1-161.218. Auxiliary fans.

A. The installation or use of auxiliary fans in any mine shall be prohibited,without the prior written approval of the Chief.

B. Machine mounted scrubbers and spray fan systems may be used for control ofcoal dust and to enhance ventilation. Such installations are not consideredauxiliary fans.

(Code 1950, § 45-60.2; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-55; 1993, c. 442;1994, c. 28; 2005, c. 3.)