GAS SUPPLY (SAFETY AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT) REGULATION 2013

Table of Provisions

PART 1 - PRELIMINARY

• 1 Name of Regulation
• 2 Commencement
• 3 Definitions
• 4 Definition of "basic metering equipment"
• 4A Definition of "gas"
• 5 Regulation not to apply to certain gas installations and appliances

PART 2 - NETWORK SAFETY

• 6 Network operators to ensure safe gas supply
• 7 Emergency services
• 8 Metering and consumer service work
• 9 Notice to network operator and consumer after leak test
• 10 Refusal or discontinuance of supply

PART 3 - SAFETY AND OPERATING PLANS

• 11 Network operators to lodge and implement safety and operating plans
• 12 Network operators to review safety and operating plans
• 13 Matters to be included in safety and operating plans
• 14 Nomination of persons to audit safety and operating plans
• 15 Initial audit of safety and operating plans
• 16 Periodical audits of safety and operating plans
• 17 Additional audits may be required
• 18 Availability of safety and operating plans
• 19 Secretary may direct amendment of safety and operating plans
• 20 Secretary may direct compliance with safety and operating plans
• 21 Exemptions

PART 4 - NATURAL GAS STANDARDS

• 22 Definitions
• 23 Natural gas in pipelines to comply with standards
• 24 Exception from natural gas standards in special cases
• 25 Reticulator may obtain information and documents regarding natural gas standards
• 26 Testing of natural gas
• 27 Testing agencies and retailers to report non-compliant natural gas
• 28 Secretary may obtain information regarding non-compliant natural gas
• 29 Secretary may issue directions and take other measures regarding non-compliant natural gas
• 30 Natural gas must have odour
• 31 Exemptions

PART 5 - INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

• 32 Definitions
• 33 Excavation work requiring contact with designated information provider
• 34 Requirements for carrying out notifiable excavation work
• 35 Provision of information by network operator
• 36 Notification of damage to underground gas pipelines
• 37 Maximum amount of civil monetary liability

PART 6 - MISCELLANEOUS

• 37A Prohibition of unlicensed distribution of hydrogen gas and hydrogen gas mixtures
• 38 Reports to the Secretary
• 39 Delegations
• 40 Savings
• SCHEDULE 1