# The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Regulation 26: Risks of explosion in coal mines

Extent: N.I.

The mine operator shall ensure that (where necessary) there are in place—
(a) adequate arrangements to ensure that there is sufficient inert content in dust in roadways in the mine to ensure that risks of explosion are controlled; and
(b) suitable and effective barriers against the spread of explosion.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/427/regulation/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/regulation-26
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