Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Electricity, Safety, Etc

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This is Chapter 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Requirements Applicable to Underground Coal Mines; Electricity, Safety, Etc.” It is part of Part B “Underground Coal Mines”, which is part of Subtitle II “Coal Mining”, which is part of Title 45.2 “Mines, Minerals, and Energy”. It contains 64 laws divided across 6 structures.

Article 1	Mechanical Equipment
Article 2	Electricity
Article 3	Fire Prevention and Fire Control
Article 4	Ventilation, Mine Gases, and Other Hazardous Conditions
Article 5	Personal Safety; Smoking
Article 6	First Aid Equipment; Medical Care; Emergency Medical Services Providers