Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

GAS SUPPLY REGULATIONS 1999 (NO 10 OF 1999) - REG 34

    (1)     The object of a safety and operating plan is to—

        (a)     ensure the safe operation of the gas pipeline system to which it relates; and

        (b)     state gas quality standards and gas pressure standards for gas conveyed through the system.

    (2)     A safety and operating plan must include (but is not limited to) the following:

        (a)     a description of the gas pipeline system and its operation and maintenance;

        (b)     an analysis of hazardous events that might be expected to happen;

        (c)     the procedures to be implemented if an emergency happens;

        (d)     the gas quality standards and gas pressure standards to be applied and the procedures to be implemented to ensure the gas conveyed or supplied complies with the standards;

        (e)     a statement of the plan's objectives and of appropriate performance indicators developed by the gas pipeline operator.

    (3)     A safety and operating plan must also include procedures for the approval of gas appliances by the gas pipeline operator, for subregulation 10 (3), that are at least as stringent as the procedures in—

        (a)     the codes of practice AG 501: Code for Industrial and Commercial Gas Appliances and AG 601: Gas Installation Code (as far as they are applicable); or

        (b)     if the codes do not apply—such other code of practice or Australian Standard as the regulator determines in writing to be appropriate in the circumstances.

    (4)     In addition, a safety and operating plan must comply with Schedule 1.