Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter B - Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining Products |
Part 29 - PORTABLE COAL DUST/ROCK DUST ANALYZERS, AND CONTINUOUS DUTY, WARNING LIGHT, PORTABLE METHANE DETECTORS FOR USE IN COAL MINES |
Subpart F - General Construction and Performance Requirements |
§ 29.52 - Component parts; minimum requirements.
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(a) The components of each instrument approved by MSHA for use where permissibility is required shall meet the requirements for permissibility and intrinsic safety set forth in Part 18, Subchapter D of this chapter (Bureau of Mines Schedule 2G).
(b) The components of each instrument shall be:
(1) Designed and constructed to prevent creation of any hazard to the user; and
(2) Assembled to permit easy access for inspection, cleaning, and repair of functional parts.
(c) Replacements parts shall be constructed to maintain the effectiveness of the instrument.