Section 58
Work on existing gas installation
of Gas Supply Regulations 2023
Before any work is carried out on an existing gas installation, the person intended to carry out the work shall —
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(a)
submit the work procedure approved by the competent person to the
Commission or the licensee, as the case may be, for final approval;
(b)
obtain a written consent to carry out work from the owner of the gas installation;
(c)
cordon the affected area and cause a reasonable number of notices displaying the words “GAS WORK IN PROGRESS” and “NO
SMOKING” to be placed in conspicuous positions in the cordoned area;
(d)
have a reasonable number of suitable fire extinguishers ready to be used in the work area;
(e)
isolate the affected part of the gas installation from the unaffected parts; and
(f)
purge gas from the affected part of the gas installation and ensure that no gas remains in the installation and the surrounding area.
(2)
After complying with subregulation (1) a person who is carrying out work in relation to an existing gas installation shall ensure that —
(a)
the work is carried out only on the gas installation within the cordoned area;
(b)
only authorized personnel is allowed to be within the cordoned area;
(c)
the work is carried out in accordance with the work procedure that has been approved; and
(d)
the workers are provided with the necessary personal protective equipment.
(3)
After the work has been carried out, the person installing the gas installation shall —
(a)
ensure that the gas installation is tested for gas tightness;
(b)
purge the affected gas installation by using inert gas; and
(c)
ensure the subregulations 57(3), (4) and (5) are complied with.
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