§ 690-409. Fire suppression for storage areas
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 52 P.S. Mines and MiningEffective: January 5, 2009
Effective: January 5, 2009
52 P.S. § 690-409
§ 690-409. Fire suppression for storage areas
(b) Type system.--The system shall be an automatic multipurpose dry-powder-type fire suppression system or other system of equal capability, suitable for the intended application and listed or approved by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory. The system shall meet the following installation requirements:
(4) Discharge nozzles of the system shall be positioned and aimed for maximum fire suppression effectiveness in the protected areas. Nozzles shall also be protected against the entrance of foreign materials, such as mud, coal dust and rock dust that could prevent proper discharge of suppressant agent.
(g) Monitoring of certain systems.--If electrically operated, the detection and actuation circuits shall be monitored and provided with status indicators showing power and circuit continuity. If not electrically operated, a means shall be provided to indicate the functional readiness status of the system.
Credits
2008, July 7, P.L. 654, No. 55, § 409, effective in 180 days [Jan. 5, 2009].
52 P.S. § 690-409, PA ST 52 P.S. § 690-409
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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