352.135 Lifeline cords and directional devices. In all designated escapeways, each operator shall provide lifeline cords, with attached reflective material at not to exceed twenty -five (25) foot intervals and devices indicating the direction to the surface at not to exceed one hundred (100) foot interva ls, from outby the loading point; provided, that in case of a shaft mine, such lifeline cords shall extend from outby to the loading point to the bottom of the designated escape shaft. Such lifeline cord shall be of flame -resistant material sufficient to a llow miners to see and to use effectively to guide themselves out of the mine in the event of an emergency. All lifeline cords shall be made of flame resistant material within one hundred eighty (180) days of June 26, 2007. Effective: June 26, 2007 History : Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 94, sec. 15, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 185, sec. 17, effective July 12, 2006. -- Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.
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