Mine rescue equipment rules require approved apparatus, testing, accident reporting and a ban on expired rescue consumables. Provision is made for rescue equipment at rescue stations, rescue rooms and, where no rescue room exists, at the entrance of a below ground mine. The equipment must be immediately available, approved by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, and include breathing apparatus, smoke helmets, reviving apparatus, safety lamps, gas detectors and self-rescuers. Breathing apparatus and flow meters must be tested, accidents involving rescue apparatus must be reported within 24 hours, and expired rescue consumables are prohibited for use.