Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

GAS SAFETY REGULATIONS 2001 (2001 NO 18) - REG 10

    (1)     This regulation applies to gasfitting work if—

        (a)     in the course of the work an appliance (the original appliance ) is disconnected from a consumer piping system; and

        (b)     the original appliance has not been reconnected; and

        (c)     another appliance has not been connected in place of the original appliance.

    (2)     This regulation applies to gasfitting work whether or not other gasfitting work is performed on the same consumer piping system.

    (3)     As soon as possible after the gasfitting work is performed and before leaving the premises where, at the time of the disconnection, the original appliance was located, the person must—

        (a)     cap the system outlet for the appliance; and

        (b)     test the system and ensure that there are no leaks.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.