Caving and Mine Exploration
- These rules apply to:
- all caving systems (excluding show caves)
- all mine exploration (excluding working show mines)
- The leader holding the permit must ensure that before the party sets out it must:
- have received adequate instruction in equipment and safety procedures
- be carrying the appropriate equipment.
- The leader holding the permit must have:
- taken advice on local knowledge, weather conditions and party size
- considered the use of local or professional guides.
- No underground activity may be undertaken by a party of fewer than four.
- A detailed plan must always be left on the surface with a responsible person in the host area.
- Any forms produced locally must contain at least the same information as sought in the Headquarters form.
- The plan should be cancelled or collected when the activity is completed.
- All mines used for mine exploration must have a current inspection report covering the sections used that must be accessible to, and have been read by the permit holder.