2 Colo. Code Regs. § 407-6-6
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Rule 2 CCR 407-6-6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL1. Fires shall not be lit underground, except for open-flame torches. While lit, torches shall be accompanied by the necessary fire control equipment.2. For fighting fires that could endanger persons, each tourist mine shall have:a. Onsite firefighting equipment for fighting fires in their early stages; and b. Onsite firefighting equipment for fighting fires beyond their early stages or prior arrangements with a local fire department to fight such fires.3. This onsite firefighting equipment shall be:a. Of the type, size, and quantity that can extinguish fires of any class which occur as a result of the hazards present; and b. Strategically located, readily accessible, plainly marked, and maintained in fire ready condition.4. Firefighting equipment shall be inspected according to the following schedules: a. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected visually at least once a month to determine that they are fully charged and operable.b. At least once every twelve months, maintenance checks shall be made of mechanical parts, the amount and condition of extinguishing agent and expellant, and the condition of the hose, nozzle, and vessel to determine that the fire extinguishers will operate effectively.c. Fire extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested according to a schedule based on the manufacturer's specifications to determine the integrity of extinguishing agent vessels.d. Water pipes, valves, outlets, hydrants, and hoses that are part of the tourist mine's firefighting system shall be visually inspected at least once every three months for damage or deterioration and use-tested at least once every twelve months to determine that they remain functional.5. Fire extinguishers shall be recharged or replaced with a fully charged extinguisher promptly after any discharge.6. Whenever self-propelled equipment is used underground, a fire extinguisher shall be on the equipment. Fire extinguishers shall be of a type and size that can extinguish fires of any class in their early stages which could originate for the equipment's potential fire hazards.7. Transformer stations, storage and dispensing areas for combustible liquids, pump rooms, and hoist rooms shall be provided with fire protection of a type, size, and quantity that can extinguish fires of any class in their early stages which could occur as a result of the hazards present.8. Storage of fuel and combustible liquids for underground and surface must comply with 30 CFR 57.4462 and 30 CFR 57.4430, as amended July 1, 2001, which are hereby incorporated by reference.9. Small quantities of flammable liquids drawn from storage shall be kept in safety cans labeled to indicate the contents.10. Any new surface building or other similar structures within 100 feet of tourist mine openings shall be in compliance with 30 CFR 57.4533, as amended July 1, 2001, which is hereby incorporated by reference.11. Any new mine entrance shall comply with 30 CFR 57.4560, as amended July 1, 2001, which is hereby incorporated by reference.12. Compressed gas cylinders shall not be stored in rooms or areas used or designated for storage of flammable or combustible liquids, including grease. Gauges and regulators used with oxygen or acetylene cylinders shall be kept clean and free of oil and grease.13. Battery charging stations will not be located at or near a potential electrical arcing source.