Indiana Code - Labor and Safety - Title 22, Section 22-10-4-6

Oil, grease, and flammable materials; storage; fireproof
construction of buildings; fire doors

Sec. 6. (a) Oil, grease, and similar flammable materials shall be
kept in closed containers separate from other materials so as not to
create a fire hazard to nearby buildings or mines. If oil or grease is
stored in a building, the building or room in which it is stored shall
be of fire resistant construction and well ventilated.
(b) Oily rags, oily waste, and waste paper shall be kept in closed
metal containers until removed for disposal.
(c) Smoking shall be prohibited in or around oil houses, explosive
magazines, or other places where such practice may cause a fire or
explosion.
(d) All structures erected on the surface within one hundred (100)
feet of any shaft, slope, or mine entrance must be of reasonable
fireproof construction.
(e) Wherever practicable, the area within one hundred (100) feet
of all mine openings shall be kept free of combustible material;
provided, however, that this shall not apply to the temporary storage
of not more than a one (1) day supply of such materials.
(Formerly: Acts 1955, c.168, s.35.) As amended by P.L.144-1986,
SEC.184; P.L.165-1997, SEC.4.

Last modified: May 27, 2006