Paragraph 25

(1)

The manager of every mine in which there is any diesel locomotive shall make and secure the efficient carrying out of arrangements whereby that locomotive is, when not in use, kept in a place appointed for that purpose by him (in these regulations referred to as a “housing station”).

(2)

The manager shall ensure that every housing station—

(a)

is provided with not less than two means of egress;

(b)

is ventilated by a current of air sufficient to dilute and render harmless all exhaust gases emitted by any engine running therein;

(c)

is constructed of non-inflammable material;

(d)

has a floor of smooth concrete;

(e)

has an inspection pit or other suitable means for making inspections from below the locomotive; and

(f)

is provided with suitable and sufficient apparatus for combating outbreaks of fire.