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DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT 6300-9254›PART 9. TUNNEL AND MINE SAFETY 7950-8004›CHAPTER 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels 7965-7985

§ 7983

California Labor Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The main fan line used for ventilation in any tunnel or underground mine classified extrahazardous shall contain a cutoff switch capable of halting all machinery underground automatically should the fan fail or its performance fall below minimum power needed to maintain a safe atmosphere.

(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)

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