Regulation 3 Application of these Regulations

(1)

Except where otherwise expressly provided, these Regulations shall apply to all mines.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), Part IV of these Regulations shall apply to–

(a)

a mine of coal;

(b)

any other mine containing zones below ground in which firedamp whether or not normally present is likely to occur in a quantity sufficient to indicate danger; or

(c)

any other mine where an irrespirable atmosphere is likely to occur below ground in a quantity requiring the use of breathing apparatus.

(3)

Regulations 12(2), 13 and 14 together with Part IV of these Regulations shall not apply to a tourist mine.