PART XXIX UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS — Building near headframes, shaft house or portal house
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(1) An employer shall not erect or permit the erection of a building at a distance of less than 15 metres from a closed-in portion of the headframe, shaft house or portal house.
567(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), a building may be erected closer than l5 metres to a headframe, shaft house or portal house where
567(a)
a second means of exit has been provided from the underground;
567(b)
the headframe, shaft house or portal house and the buildings within l5 metres and the buildings adjoining it
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are constructed of noncombustible materials, (ii) have a fire wall of 2 hour fire resistance rating separating the headframe, shaft house or portal house from adjoining buildings, and (iii) are not used for the storage of flammable or combustible materials.
567(3)
Where a hoist is located above a mine shaft, the employer shall ensure that the supporting and enclosing structure of the hoist is constructed of noncombustible material.
Not legal advice. Verify the cited article against the signed agreement.