# The Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995, Paragraph 9: Prevention of explosions

Extent: E+W+S

Where there is a risk of explosion, all necessary measures shall be taken with a view to—
(a) preventing the occurrence and accumulation of explosive atmospheres; and
(b) preventing the ignition of explosive atmospheres.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2038/schedule/2/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/borehole-sites-and-operations-regulations-1995/schedule-2/paragraph-9
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