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Title 30: Mineral Resources
CHAPTER I: MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SUBCHAPTER K: METAL AND NONMETAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
PART 57: SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS-UNDERGROUND METAL AND NONMETAL MINES
Subpart T: Safety Standards for Methane in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
: Ventilation
57.22216 - Separation of intake and return air (I-C mines).
The main intake and return air currents in single shafts shall be separated by ventilation tubing, curtain walls, or partitions. Ventilation tubing shall be constructed of noncombustible material. Curtain walls or partitions shall be constructed of reinforced concrete or other noncombustible equivalent, and provided with pressure-relief devices.
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