Testing gas appliance connection
9 Testing gas appliance connection
This section applies to a gasfitter who connects a gas appliance to a gas outlet in a consumer piping system that is connected to a gas distribution network.
The gasfitter must—
ensure that the installation of the gas appliance complies with the relevant standard and any relevant code; and
inspect and test the gas appliance to ensure that—
the appliance operates in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications; and
the installation complies with any condition of an exemption under subsection (3) or section 7 (2).
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
The construction occupations registrar may exempt a person from subsection (2) (a) if the registrar believes on reasonable grounds that—
compliance with the relevant standard and any relevant code does not justify the cost of compliance; and
the degree of safety reached in other ways is acceptable.
The construction occupations registrar must give the person written notice of the exemption.
An exemption under this section is subject to any condition stated in the exemption.
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