Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Regulations

GAS SAFETY REGULATION 2001 - REG 9

    (1)     Immediately after connecting an appliance to a gas outlet in a consumer piping system that is connected to a gas distribution network, the responsible gasfitter must—

        (a)     ensure that the installation of the appliance complies with all relevant codes; and

        (b)     inspect and test the appliance to ensure that it operates in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications and that its installation complies with any condition of an exemption under subsection (2) or section 7 (2).

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

    (2)     The planning and land authority may exempt a person from the application of subsection (1) (a) to the installation of an appliance if the authority believes, on reasonable grounds, that—

        (a)     compliance with the relevant codes does not justify the cost of compliance; and

        (b)     the degree of safety reached in other ways is acceptable.

    (3)     The planning and land authority must give the person written notice of the exemption.

    (4)     An exemption under this section is subject to any condition stated in the exemption.