California § 7960 - In any tunnel or underground mine classified as potentially gassy, tests for gas

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§ 7960. In any tunnel or underground mine classified as potentially gassy, tests for gas

In any tunnel or underground mine classified as potentially gassy, tests for gas or vapors shall be made prior to start of work at each shift. If any concentration of gas at or above 10 percent of the lower explosive limit is recorded, the division shall be notified immediately.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 7960 ("In any tunnel or underground mine classified as potentially gassy, tests for gas") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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