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In forceConsumer piping system—owner’s responsibility
Part 3Responsibilities of owners and users
15 Consumer piping system—owner’s responsibility
(1)
The owner of premises on which there is a consumer piping system must take reasonable steps to ensure that the system 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, the advice of a gasfitter; and
(b)
it is reasonable in the circumstances to do so.
(3)
In this section:
advice of a gasfitter includes receipt of a certificate of compliance from a gasfitter.
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