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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 9 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 191; in 1966, chapter 594; in 1974, chapter 323; in 1978, chapters 118 and 729; in 1981, chapter 131; in 1984, chapter 590; in 1985, chapter 500; in 1994, chapter 28<\/a>; in 1996, chapter 774<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":223525,"object_type":"law","relational_id":68152,"identifier":"45.2-823","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/8\/3\/45.2-823","url":"\/45.2-823\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/45.2-823\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/8\/3\/45.2-823","dublin_core":{"Title":" Storage and use of flammable fluids and materials","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 45.2-823","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> Each underground storage place for oil, grease, or flammable hydraulic fluid shall be of fireproof construction. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Oil, grease, and flammable hydraulic fluid that is kept underground for current use shall be kept in a closed metal container. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Provisions shall be made to prevent an accumulation of spilled oil or grease at any such storage place or at any location at which such material<\/span> is used. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> Oily rags, oily waste, and wastepaper shall be kept in closed metal containers until it is removed for disposal. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> No gasoline, benzene, kerosene, or other flammable oil shall be used underground in powering machinery. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> Every oxygen or acetylene bottle that is used underground shall be secured while in use. When stored underground, each oxygen or acetylene bottle shall be placed in a safe location, protected from physical damage, stored with its cap in place where such storage is provided for on the tank, and secured upright or elevated, whichever mine heights allow. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\n STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE FLUIDS AND MATERIALS (\u00a7 45.2-823)\n\nA. Each underground storage place for oil, grease, or flammable hydraulic fluid\nshall be of fireproof construction.\n\nB. Oil, grease, and flammable hydraulic fluid that is kept underground for\ncurrent use shall be kept in a closed metal container.\n\nC. Provisions shall be made to prevent an accumulation of spilled oil or grease\nat any such storage place or at any location at which such material is used.\n\nD. Oily rags, oily waste, and wastepaper shall be kept in closed metal\ncontainers until it is removed for disposal.\n\nE. No gasoline, benzene, kerosene, or other flammable oil shall be used\nunderground in powering machinery.\n\nF. Every oxygen or acetylene bottle that is used underground shall be secured\nwhile in use. When stored underground, each oxygen or acetylene bottle shall be\nplaced in a safe location, protected from physical damage, stored with its cap\nin place where such storage is provided for on the tank, and secured upright or\nelevated, whichever mine heights allow.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7\u00a7 45-14.1, 45-43; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, \u00a7\u00a7\n45.1-89, 45.1-90, 45.1-100; 1974, c. 323; 1978, cc. 118, 729; 1981, c. 131;\n1984, c. 590, \u00a7 45.1-89, c. 639; 1985, c. 500; 1994, c. 28, \u00a7 45.1-161.205;\n1996, c. 774; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}