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

Section 425 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

425. The distribution of electricity in explosives magazines shall comply with the following standards:

(1)  the maximum voltage of lighting circuits may not exceed 150 V to the ground;

(2)  the conductors shall be installed in a rigid conduit with screwed and watertight joints or in an armoured moisture-proof cable;

(3)  the lighting fixtures shall be dustproof;

(4)  the protective devices and control devices shall be installed in a cabinet placed outside the magazine;

(5)  the lighting circuit overload protection shall not exceed 10 A;

(6)  the circuits shall be open before the fixtures are opened to change the bulbs;

(7)  the metal parts shall be interconnected and permanently grounded.

O.C. 213-93, s. 425.