Auxiliary fans
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-835
in effectA. The installation or use of an auxiliary fan in any mine is prohibited without the prior written approval of the Chief.
B. A machine-mounted scrubber and spray fan system may be used for control of coal dust and enhancement of ventilation. Such an installation is not considered an auxiliary fan.
Code 1950, § 45-60.2; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-55; 1993, c. 442; 1994, c. 28 , § 45.1-161.218; 2005, c. 3 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387 .
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/45.2-835/Fetched: 10/16/2026
