S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 72 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

72. In an underground mine whose operation begins on or after 1 April 1993, the passages prescribed in section 71 shall:

(1)  be at least 30 m (98.4 ft) apart;

(2)  have a cross-section of at least 1.5 m (4.9 ft) or a diameter of at least 1.5 m (4.9 ft), except for the openings in the rest landings of the ladderways;

(3)  have exits on the surface in separate buildings built with non-combustible materials.

O.C. 213-93, s. 72; Erratum, 1993 G.O. 2, 2603; O.C. 1326-95, s. 18.