# The Mines Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Regulation 29: Duties relating to explosives in mines with explosive atmospheres

Extent: N.I.

In mines in which places have been classified as hazardous under regulation 7(1) of DSEAR, the mine operator shall ensure that—
(a) the only explosives that are used are suitable for use in such places; and
(b) before a shot is charged or fired, suitable tests for the presence of flammable gases are carried out.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/427/regulation/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mines-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/regulation-29
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