CODE OF VIRGINIA

SIGNS, LIFE LINES, AND EQUIPMENT (§ 45.1-161.166)

A. Direction signs shall be posted conspicuously at all points where the travel
way to the mine opening, escapeway, or escapement shaft is intercepted by other
travel ways. The signs shall indicate the direction of the place of exit,
manways, and escapeways.

B. Continuous life lines shall be installed and maintained in accordance with
the approved emergency response plan pursuant to subsection A of §
45.1-161.202.

C. Escapeways shall be equipped with all necessary stairways, ladders, cleated
walkways, or other equipment approved by the Chief. All equipment shall be
installed in such manner that persons using it in emergencies may do so quickly
and without undue hazard.

HISTORY: Code 1950, §§ 45-71, 45-71.1; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, §§
45.1-94, 45.1-95; 1984, c. 228; 1985, c. 395; 1990, c. 372; 1992, c. 360; 1994,
c. 28; 1996, c. 774; 2011, cc. 826, 862.