Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter O - Coal Mine Safety and Health |
Part 75 - Mandatory Safety Standards - Underground Coal Mines |
Subpart L - Fire Protection |
§ 75.1103-8 - Automatic fire sensor and warning device systems; examination and test requirements.
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§ 75.1103-8 Automatic fire sensor and warning device systems; examination and test requirements.
(a) Automatic fire sensor and warning device systems shall be examined at least once each shift when belts are operated as part of a production shift. A functional test of the warning signals shall be made at least once every seven days. Examination and maintenance of such systems shall be by a qualified person.
(b) A record of the functional test conducted in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section shall be maintained by the operator and kept for a period of one year.
(c) Sensors shall be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's calibration instructions at intervals not to exceed 31 days. A record of the sensor calibrations shall be maintained by the operator and kept for a period of one year.
[73 FR 80615, Dec. 31, 2008]