4VAC25-40-5100. Supervision of use of open flames.
Welding or cutting with arc or flame underground in other than fresh air, or in places where flammable gases are present or may enter the air current, shall be under the direct supervision of a qualified person who shall test for flammable gases before and frequently during such operations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-161.294 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 15.234, eff. July 19, 1989.
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