Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

GAS SAFETY ACT 2000 - SECT 12

    (1)     This section applies if gasfitting work is done in accordance with section 7 (Work to be done by qualified people) and there are reasonable grounds for believing that—

        (a)     the relevant consumer piping system is unsafe; and

        (b)     action under this section is necessary to ensure the safety of the system.

    (2)     The responsible gasfitter must, as soon as practicable and in accordance with the regulations—

        (a)     deal with the system to ensure its safety; and

        (b)     give notice of the circumstances to each person prescribed under the regulations.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.