Gas Safety Act 1997

to issue guidelines specifying minimum safety standards for appliances, gas equipment, gas components, gas installations, gas related services and the conveyance, sale, supply, measurement, control and use of gas;

to issue guidelines in relation to the preparation of safety cases;

to monitor compliance of appliances, gas equipment, gas components, gas installations, gas related services and the conveyance, sale, supply, measurement, control and use of gas with the specified safety standards;

to monitor compliance of gas companies with accepted safety cases;

to audit accepted safety cases to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of those safety cases;

to administer the prescribed minimum standards for energy efficiency of gas installations, appliances and components;

to inspect and test gas installations, appliances and components for compliance with the specified minimum standards for energy efficiency;

to investigate events or incidents which have implications for gas safety;

to provide advisory and consultative services in relation to gas safety;

to consult with and advise industry and the community in relation to gas safety;

to monitor and enforce compliance with this Act and the regulations;

such other functions as are conferred on Energy Safe Victoria by or under this Act or the regulations under this Act.