California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 17 - Mine Safety Orders
Article 30 - Rescue Stations and Equipment Underground
Section 7084 - (4-67) (4-69). Mine Rescue Equipment and Supplies

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each mine rescue station shall be provided with the following respiratory equipment, supplies, and spare parts:

(b) On a showing that equal protection will be afforded to employees, the Division may permit mine rescue stations to be equipped with other types of permissible breathing apparatus and supplies than specified in subsection (a) of this section.

Permission to deviate from the provisions of subsection (a) must be in writing. Application to deviate must state the type of permissible breathing apparatus the applicant desires to use.

(c) Breathing apparatus shall be maintained in good working condition and ready for use. It shall be inspected at least once each month and any necessary repairs and adjustments shall be promptly made.

(d) The man in charge of the rescue station shall make a monthly report on a form prescribed by the Division. The report shall state the condition of the apparatus and equipment, and shall contain a record of the men trained during the month.

Copies of the monthly report shall be furnished to each member of a cooperative rescue station and to the Division of Industrial Safety.