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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 7 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 1978, chapter 729; in 1993, chapters 389 and 442; in 1994, chapter 28<\/a>; in 1999, chapter 256<\/a>; in 2005, chapter 3<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":223533,"object_type":"law","relational_id":83981,"identifier":"45.2-825","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/8\/3\/45.2-825","url":"\/45.2-825\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/45.2-825\/","token":"45.2\/II\/B\/8\/3\/45.2-825","dublin_core":{"Title":" Arcs, sparks, and flames","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 45.2-825","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The intentional creation of any open arc, open spark, or open flame, except as provided in subsection B, is prohibited. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Any underground (i) welding or cutting with arc or flame or (ii) soldering, unless conducted in a fireproof enclosure that is ventilated with intake air, shall be done by or under the direct instruction of a certified foreman<\/span> or repairman. A person certified in gas detection shall test for methane before and during such welding, cutting, or soldering operation in an underground coal mine and shall make a diligent search for fire after such an operation in all parts of the mine where such operation occurred. Rock dust or a suitable fire extinguisher shall be immediately available during such welding or cutting. Any welding operation shall be performed only in a well-ventilated area. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\n ARCS, SPARKS, AND FLAMES (\u00a7 45.2-825)\n\nA. The intentional creation of any open arc, open spark, or open flame, except\nas provided in subsection B, is prohibited.\n\nB. Any underground (i) welding or cutting with arc or flame or (ii) soldering,\nunless conducted in a fireproof enclosure that is ventilated with intake air,\nshall be done by or under the direct instruction of a certified foreman or\nrepairman. A person certified in gas detection shall test for methane before and\nduring such welding, cutting, or soldering operation in an underground coal mine\nand shall make a diligent search for fire after such an operation in all parts\nof the mine where such operation occurred. Rock dust or a suitable fire\nextinguisher shall be immediately available during such welding or cutting. Any\nwelding operation shall be performed only in a well-ventilated area.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7\u00a7 45-72, 45-82.7; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, \u00a7 45.1-98;\n1978, c. 729; 1993, cc. 389, 442; 1994, c. 28, \u00a7 45.1-161.207; 1999, c. 256;\n2005, c. 3; 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}}