Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

GAS SAFETY ACT 2000 - SECT 16

    (1)     The owner of an appliance must take reasonable steps to ensure that the appliance is—

        (a)     in good condition and repair; and

        (b)     safe to use.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (2)     Without limiting the operation of subsection (1), a person complies with that subsection if—

        (a)     the person relies on, and acts in accordance with—

              (i)     the manufacturer's instructions; or

              (ii)     the advice of a gasfitter or a person accredited to do appliance work; and

        (b)     it is reasonable in the circumstances to do so.