PART 3CONTROL OF MAJOR HAZARDS
Fire protection
Fire protection plan20
1
The mine operator must prepare and implement a fire protection plan detailing—
a
the likely sources of fire; and
b
the precautions to be taken to protect against, detect and combat the outbreak and spread of fire.
2
In respect of every part of the mine other than any building on the surface of the mine, the fire protection plan must—
a
include the designation of persons to implement the plan;
b
include the arrangements for any necessary contacts with external emergency services, particularly as regards rescue work and fire fighting; and
c
be adapted to the nature of the activities carried out at the mine and the size of the mine.
3
The fire protection plan must be kept at the mine or at some other suitable place.