Gas Supply Regulations 2023

These Regulations come into operation on 10 January 2023.

Interpretation

installing a gas pipeline or gas installation;

constructing, testing, fixing, operating, maintaining, servicing, adjusting, repairing, altering or renewing a gas pipeline or gas installation or the purging of air or gas in the gas pipeline;

changing the position of a gas pipeline or gas installation; or

removing a gas pipeline or gas installation.

a gas pipeline or gas installation which is supplied or is to be supplied with gas;

a gas fitting which forms part of the gas pipeline or gas installation; and

a gas appliance or any part of it used in the gas pipeline or gas installation.

For the purposes of these Regulations, a reference to the installation of a gas pipeline includes a reference to the conversion of a pipe, fitting, meter, equipment, apparatus or appliance in order to use the gas supplied through the pipeline.

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import into regasification terminal;

processing of gas;

regasification;

shipping;

transportation;

distribution;

retail; and

use of gas.

The application under subregulation (1) shall be in Form A as prescribed in the First Schedule.

in the case of processing of gas licence, at the time as specified in the licence;

in the case of an import of gas licence, a regasification licence, a shipping licence, a transportation licence or a distribution licence, at the time as specified in the licence; and

in the case of a private gas licence or retail licence, in not less than two months before the date of expiry of the licence.

The application for renewal of a licence under paragraph (1)(c) may be approved by the Commission after an inspection and test of the gas installation has been carried out, but the Commission may, in its discretion, renew the licence without any inspection or test.

For the purpose of subregulation (2), the licence shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of renewal.

the installation is no longer required to be used;

the installation is found to be unsafe for use;

the holder of the licence has failed to comply with these Regulations or any codes issued under the Enactment; or

the licence was granted based on the submission of false, incorrect or misleading information.

Upon the revocation of a licence under subregulation (1), the holder of the licence shall, within fourteen days from the date he is notified in writing of the revocation, surrender the licence to the Commission.

Upon the suspension of a licence under subsection 10(1) of the

Enactment, the holder of a licence shall, within fourteen days from the date he is notified in writing of the suspension, surrender the licence to the Commission.

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The record shall contain the following details:

In addition to the records kept and maintained under subregulations (1) and

, a distribution, retail or private gas licensee shall keep and maintain the following records and produce them within the specified time when required to do so by the Commission —

The drawings referred to in subregulation (1) shall be endorsed by a Gas

Engineer, Gas Engineering Supervisor, Class I Gas Fitter or Class II Gas Fitter, as the case may be.

The Commission may approve the application if the Commission is satisfied that the application has met the requirements of these Regulations.

All the terms and conditions of the approval to install shall be complied with by —

The fee payable for processing the application for and the issuance of the approval to install is as prescribed in Part I of the Third Schedule.

The Commission may approve the application if it is satisfied that the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of these Regulations and subsequently issue an approval to operate, containing such terms and conditions as it deems fit.

The fee payable for processing the application for and the issuance of the approval to operate is as prescribed in Part I of the Third Schedule.

Upon carrying out the test under subregulation (1), the competent person shall issue a Test Certificate which shall be in Form C as prescribed in the First Schedule.

The notification under subregulation (1) shall be in Form D as set out in the

First Schedule.

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The Commission may order work to be suspended or stopped

The notice under subregulation (1) shall be served either personally or by registered post or may be affixed at a conspicuous place of the premises where the gas installation which is to be inspected and tested is located.

The notice under subregulation (1) shall be valid for a period not exceeding twenty-one days from the date of issue.

Upon receipt of the notice under subregulation (1) the responsible person shall make or cause to be made the necessary preparation for the carrying out of the inspection and test and shall be present at the time of the inspection and test.

provision of a plan on or listing of facility locations by measurement from a surface datums point;

surface staking; or

surface marking.

For the purpose of subregulation (1) the concrete marker, warning sign post and pipeline marker for a traffic area shall be as prescribed in Figure 1, 2 or 3

respectively, of the Fourth Schedule.

Except where permitted in writing by the Commission, no person shall install or construct an underground structure that interferes with a gas installation by passing over, under or enclosing the gas installation until an agreement has been entered into with the licensee for the removal or alteration of the gas installation.

Notice to licensee

The licensee or his agent shall provide the information requested under subregulation (1) twenty-four hours prior to the day of the proposed excavation.

the request for information under regulation 26 has been made; and

the information on the location of gas installation under regulation 27 has been given.

The licensee or his agent shall, upon being notified under subregulation (1), assist the excavator to locate and expose the gas installation and shall prohibit mechanised excavation to be carried out in the vicinity until the gas installation has been located and exposed.

Where the maintenance under subregulation (1) is not feasible, the excavator shall make other arrangements to ensure that the location of the gas installation is otherwise noticeable by a person.

Where a person, whilst in the process of construction, discovers that blasting is required, he shall submit a notice in writing to the Commission in not less one working day before carrying out the blasting.

The authorized officer may require a licensee, installer or the owner of a gas installation to cut out or repair a gas pipeline, whether metallic or non-metallic, which is considered to be faulty.

notify the persons in the premises or near the premises that may be affected by the leakage;

notify the Commission or the licensee, as the case may be;

warn all persons in the building which is near to the place where the leakage occurs and where gas odour is present to evacuate the building;

notify the nearest police station;

extinguish all flames and sources of ignition in the vicinity of the gas installation;

notify the Fire Services Department; and

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warn the traffic, vehicles or pedestrian in the vicinity not to enter the area which has been rendered hazardous by the leakage.

immediately notify the Commission or the licensee, as the case may be, of the exposed fitting; and

support the exposed fitting adequately to the satisfaction of the Commission or the licensee to ensure that no strain is caused to the gas installation.

Where damage is done to a cathodic protection device the person causing the damage shall report the damage to the Commission or the licensee, as soon as possible.

report the damage to the Commission or the licensee; and

rectify the damage by rewrapping the gas installation in accordance with

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the manner as may determined by the Commission but the rewrapped gas installation shall not be backfilled until authorized by the Commission or the licensee.

take precaution so as not to damage the gas installation, its protective wrapping or a cathodic protection device;

thoroughly tamp the backfill under the gas installation;

support the gas installation adequately to the satisfaction of the Commission or the licensee to ensure that it will remain in its original line and grade during the backfilling; and

ensure that the backfilling will not diminish the lateral support of an unexposed gas installation.

Where the supply has been turned off, no person shall turn it on again until

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he notifies all the affected consumers of his intention and carefully checks all the outlet and pilots to ascertain whether the supply is turned on or turned off.

display a notice on the safe operation of a gas appliance on the premises in a place which is noticeable to a tenant, an occupier or other person using the gas appliance; and

ensure that the gas appliance is maintained in a safe condition.

Subregulation (1) does not apply to any gas delivered for further processing or where the odourant would not act as a warning agent.

No person shall install a gas pipeline, gas fitting or gas equipment in a place where it is likely to be exposed to a substance which may corrode the gas pipeline, gas fitting or gas equipment unless the gas pipeline, gas fitting or gas equipment is constructed from materials resistant to being corroded or it is suitably protected against being so corroded.

No person shall carry out work which would affect a gas pipeline or vent where the use of the gas pipeline may cause danger to a person or property.

Upon compliance with subregulation (1), the person shall carry out purging by using an inert gas throughout the entire gas installation in order to remove all air or other gas mixture.

If the gas installation is not to be used at once it shall be sealed off at every outlet with the appropriate fitting.

A loose connection in a gas installation used in the purging procedure and seal after the purging procedure shall be retightened and shall be retested for gas tightness.

Upon the commissioning of the gas installation, the gas to be supplied through the installation shall be conveyed into the entire gas installation to remove all the inert gas present in the gas pipeline.

submit the work procedure approved by the competent person to the

Commission or the licensee, as the case may be, for final approval;

obtain a written consent to carry out work from the owner of the gas installation;

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;

have a reasonable number of suitable fire extinguishers ready to be used in the work area;

isolate the affected part of the gas installation from the unaffected parts; and

purge gas from the affected part of the gas installation and ensure that no gas remains in the installation and the surrounding area.

After complying with subregulation (1) a person who is carrying out work in relation to an existing gas installation shall ensure that —

After the work has been carried out, the person installing the gas installation shall —

The responsible person or his representative shall ensure that the gas pipeline continues to be identifiable as long as it is used for conveying gas.

If gas continues to escape into the premises after the supply of gas has been shut off or when a smell of gas persists, the responsible person or his representative who discovers the escape or smell shall immediately inform or cause to be informed the Commission or the licensee of the escape or smell.

Rectification work on the supply of gas shall be carried out by a competent person or any other person with the supervision of a competent person.

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an agreement or a special agreement for the supply of gas has been entered into between the parties;

the gas installation connected to the gas main pipe has been inspected, tested and found to be safe by a competent person registered with the

Commission; and

all expenses payable under the Enactment or these Regulations in respect of the supply of gas or gas installation have been paid.

The security shall not constitute a payment in advance and shall not relieve the consumer from any liability under regulation 66.

Where the supply of gas to the consumer’s gas installation has been disconnected due to the consumer’s failure to make payment of the amount due as stated in the gas bill, the licensee may deduct from the security the amount of the bill together with the charges for gas supplied and rental of gas pipeline or gas installation, if any, from the date of such bill to the date of disconnection of the consumer’s gas installation.

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the consumer has vacated the premises and all the accrued charges have been paid in accordance with regulation 68; or

the supply of gas to the consumer has been stopped or disconnected and all accrued charges have been paid.

The refund shall be made to the consumer within a period of two months after the date of the vacation of the premises or the date the supply of gas has been stopped or disconnected.

In default of the payment of the amount charged under subregulation (1) the licensee may disconnect the supply of gas without further notice.

The licensee shall be entitled to impose a reconnection fee as approved by the Commission, which shall be paid in advance, for the reconnection of the gas installation to the licensee’s gas pipeline.

The bill referred to in subregulation (1) shall contain the amount charged and the requirements under subregulations 68(1) and (2).

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the consumer has made good the default under subregulation 66(2);

the consumer has paid the reconnection fee under subregulation 66(3);

and

the consumer has given the security stipulated in subsection 20(1) of the Enactment and subregulation 63(1).

If a consumer vacates his premises which are supplied with gas by a licensee without giving the notice under subregulation (1) he shall be liable to pay the licensee all the charges in respect of the supply of gas to the premises accruing up to —

If a consumer vacates his premises without paying the amount due by way of charges in respect of the supply of gas, the licensee may refuse to supply gas to the consumer at any other premises until full payment is made.

The licensee shall not be entitled to recover payment of the amount referred to under subregulation (3) from the subsequent occupier of the premises.

If a consumer vacates his premises without paying the money due in respect of the supply of gas by the licensee or in respect of the supply and fixing of a meter, gas pipeline or gas equipment within a period of ten working days from the date of

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the demand in writing by the licensee for the payment of the money, the licensee may —

The authorized officer may refuse to connect a gas installation or any of it to the gas main pipe if, in his opinion, the installation or any part of it is unsafe for use or does not comply with these Regulations.

to inspect a gas pipeline or gas installation belonging to the licensee;

to ascertain the register of a meter;

to remove or inspect a meter or to install a new meter; or

in case of an emergency.

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the entry is made in order to cut off or discontinue the supply of gas to the premises as authorized under the Enactment;

the entry is made on order to remove the meter in respect of which an offence has been committed under the Enactment or the regulations made thereunder;

the person occupying the premises ceases to require the supply of gas;

the person who enters into occupation of the premises which were previously supplied with gas does not require the supply of gas; or

the person who enters into occupation of the premises which were previously supplied with gas through a meter belonging to a licensee will not rent or borrow the meter.

placing a new gas pipeline, gas fitting, gas equipment or meter in place of or in addition to an existing gas pipeline, gas fitting, gas equipment or meter which has already been lawfully placed; or

repairing or altering an existing gas pipeline or gas equipment.

In the case of an emergency arising from fault in a gas pipeline or gas installation, entry under subregulation (1) may be made without giving notice.

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The licensee shall make good, or pay compensation for, any damage caused by the person so authorized or by the person accompanying him in entering the premises.

A person authorized by a licensee to enter any premises may be accompanied by such persons as may be appropriate for the purpose for which the entry is made.

Where an additional meter is installed by the licensee at the request of the consumer, the consumer shall pay the charges at the rate which is approved by the Commission.

The licensee may change a meter or its position in the premises in which gas is supplied by him.

The consumer shall be liable to indemnify the licensee for the loss of or damage to a meter installed within his premises.

However, if —

If the licensee is unable to provide a meter for a gas installation due to the shortage of a supply of a meter, the licensee may, with the approval of the

Commission, fix a monthly charge for the supply of gas.

The test under subregulation (1) shall be made by the licensee as soon as practicable upon receipt of the request and upon payment of the fee to the licensee and the consumer may be present during the test.

If —

The adjustment under subregulation (3) shall be limited to the bill rendered for the month prior to the month in which the consumer requested a test of the meter and to the consumer’s account from the date of the last bill to the date of removal of the meter for testing but the licensee may, if he considers special circumstances justify such a course, authorize adjustment of the bill rendered prior to the period stipulated in this subregulation.

In the case where the licensee finds that the gas meter is not registering correctly, the consumer’s account shall be adjusted as in subregulation (4).

A Certificate of Competency shall entitle the holder to —

The scope of work of a competent person is as prescribed in Table 2 of the

Second Schedule.

For the purpose of subregulation (1), “serious misconduct” means one or more of the following:

When an authorized officer has reason to believe that a person who holds a

Certificate of Competency has committed an offence under the Enactment or these

Regulations or any serious misconduct under these Regulations and is no longer fit to hold the Certificate of Competency, he shall forthwith suspend the Certificate and shall refer the matter within seven days from the date of suspension to the

Commission.

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Upon receipt of the matter referred to him under subregulation (3), the

Commission shall, within seven days, appoint a Committee consisting of the

Chairman as his representative and two other authorized officers to be nominated by the Commission to enquire into the alleged offence or misconduct referred by the authorized officer.

The alleged offender shall be given the opportunity to defend himself against such alleged offence or misconduct before the Committee.

The Committee shall, within fourteen days, forward its findings and recommendations to the Commission who shall decide whether to modify or to suspend for any period of time or to cancel the Certificate of Competency.

A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Commission under subregulation (6) may apply to the Minister for a reconsideration of the matter.

The application under subregulation (7) shall be made in writing within twenty-one days from the date of the decision of the Commission and shall contain the grounds of grievance.

The decision of the Minister on the matter referred to him under subregulation

shall be final.

The fee for replacement of Certificate of Competency is as prescribed in Part

II of the Third Schedule.

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Registration of Competent Person

The registration under subregulation (1) shall be valid for a period of twelve months and shall be renewed annually subject to the payment of fees as prescribed in Part II of the Third Schedule.

A person who holds a Certificate of Competency shall not do any work or act which a holder of a Certificate of Competency is allowed to do if he is more than 65 years of age.

Notwithstanding subregulation (3), the age limit of a person may be waived on a year to year basis at the discretion of the Commission who may require medical evidence of fitness of the person to be certified by a registered medical practitioner.

Examination of Competent Person

The Panel shall hold examination referred to in regulation 89 and may recommend to the Commission the issuance of the Certificate of Competency to candidates who have passed the examinations.

Any matter referred to the Panel shall be considered and decided by the

Chairman and at least one member of the Panel.

Notwithstanding subregulation (1), (2) or (3) the Chairman may permit one member of the Panel to conduct the examination of a Gas Fitter.

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The Chairman of the Panel shall appoint —

The Commission may appoint a senior engineer from a relevant Government

Department to be a member of the Panel.

The members of the Panel shall hold office for a term as may be determined by the Commission.

Gas Engineer examination;

Gas Engineering Supervisor examination;

Class I Gas Fitter examination;

Class II Gas Fitter examination; and

Class III Gas Fitter examination.

A Certificate of Competency awarded to a successful candidate of the examinations in subregulation (1) shall be in Forms F and G as prescribed in the

First Schedule.

The Certificate of Competency shall remain valid until suspended or cancelled under the Enactment or these Regulations.

A holder of a Certificate of Competency shall surrender the Certificate to the

Commission for cancellation upon the issuance of a Certificate of Competency of a higher grade for the same category of work.

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An application under subregulation (1) shall be considered by the Panel who shall decide whether or not the applicant is eligible to sit for the examination and the Panel shall notify the applicant of its decision.

that he is a Malaysian citizen;

that he holds a degree or qualification equivalent to a degree in gas,

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mechanical, civil, chemical, petroleum, fuel, electrical, mining, industrial or production engineering from a recognised university or institution or any engineering degree recognised by the Commission;

that he is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of

Engineers under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967;

that he has not less than two years working experience in gas pipeline or gas installation work;

that he is able to speak and write in the national language; and

any other conditions as the Panel deems necessary.

Before a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Engineer is issued to a person, he shall satisfy the Panel —

The examination for a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Engineer shall be based on a syllabus to be determined by the Panel and shall be partly by written answers to questions set and partly by viva voce.

Notwithstanding subregulation (1) or (3), the Panel may, in its discretion, exempt a person from any or all of the requirements necessary for the examination.

that he is a Malaysian citizen;

that he holds a degree or diploma in gas, mechanical, civil, chemical, petroleum, fuel, electrical, mining, industrial or production engineering from a recognised university or institution

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or any engineering degree or diploma recognised by the Commission;

that he has not less than two years working experience in gas pipeline or gas installation work;

that he is able to speak and write in the national language; and

any other conditions as the Panel deems necessary.

Before a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Engineering Supervisor is issued to a person, he shall satisfy the Panel that —

The examination for a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Engineering

Supervisor shall be based on a syllabus to be determined by the Panel and shall be partly by written answers to questions set and partly by viva voce.

The examination for Certificate of Competency as a Gas Engineering

Supervisor referred to in subregulation (3) shall be conducted by the Panel.

Notwithstanding subregulation (1) or (3), the Panel may, in its discretion, exempt a person from any or all of the requirements necessary for the examination.

Certificate of Competency as a Gas Fitter

that he is a Malaysian citizen;

that he is not less than 18 years of age;

that he has suitable educational qualification as may be determined

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by the Panel;

that he has one year working experience in gas pipeline or gas installation work with a Gas Contractor or in a recognised academic institution or Government Department or agency;

that he is able to speak and write in the national language; and

any other conditions as the Panel deems necessary.

A person applying to sit for the examination as a Class II Gas Fitter shall fulfill the following conditions:

A person applying to sit for the examination as a Class I Gas Fitter shall fulfill the following conditions:

Before a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Fitter of any class is issued to a person, he shall satisfy the Panel —

The examination for a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Fitter shall be based on a syllabus to be determined by the Panel and shall be partly by written answers

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to questions set and partly by viva voce and may include any practical test as the

Panel deems necessary.

Notwithstanding subregulation (1) or (5), the Panel may, in its discretion, exempt a person from any or all of the requirements necessary for the examination.

issue a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Fitter to a person who has passed the examination under regulation 96;

restrict the use of a Certificate of Competency to a type, class, duration or location of installation;

endorse a Certificate of Competency to permit the holder to test and certify a gas installation on the condition that he has shown sufficient knowledge and experience in carrying out such work to the satisfaction of the Panel;

impose any other endorsement on a Certificate of Competency issued under these Regulations as the Panel deems necessary; and

impose a fee payable for the removal of any restriction or endorsement on a Certificate of Competency as prescribed in Part II of the Third Schedule.

A foreign person may be considered for the issuance of the temporary Certificate of Competency if he satisfies the Panel —

Notwithstanding subregulation (2), before a person may be considered for the purpose of temporary registration as a Gas Engineer, he shall be registered temporarily as a Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers under the

Registration of Engineers Act 1967.

The Commission may issue a temporary Certificate of Competency for a period not exceeding twelve months.

A foreign person whose Certificate of Competency has expired may apply for renewal subject to the provisions of these Regulations and the Commission may renew the Certificate as he deems fit.

For the purpose of these Regulations, “foreign person” means a person who is not a citizen or a permanent resident of Malaysia.

The person under subregulation (1) may be recommended to be issued an appropriate Certificate of Competency upon payment of the fee as prescribed in

Part II of the Third Schedule.

The Panel may, in its discretion, exempt a candidate who is a resident of Malaysia from an examination for a Gas Engineer’s Certificate of Competency if —

The Commission shall, on payment of the prescribed fee, grant the relevant

Certificate of Competency to a candidate exempted from the examination under subregulation (2).

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Registration of Gas Contractor

The Certificate of Registration as a Gas Contractor shall be as prescribed in

Form H of the First Schedule and shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issue or its renewal.

Class A Gas Contractor;

Class B Gas Contractor;

Class C Gas Contractor; or

Class D Gas Contractor.

The scope of work of the various classes of Gas Contractors is as prescribed in Table 3 of the Second Schedule.

A Class A Gas Contractor may undertake to design, install, modify, test, commission and maintain the classes of gas installations as prescribed in Table 3

of the Second Schedule.

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Any work done by a Class A Gas Contractor shall be in accordance with the competency of the competent person employed.

The scope of work of the competent person employed by a Class A Gas

Contractor is as prescribed in Table 2 of the Second Schedule.

A Class B Gas Contractor may undertake to design, install, modify, test, commission and maintain the classes of gas installations as prescribed in Table 3

of the Second Schedule.

Any work done by a Class B Gas Contractor shall be in accordance with the competency of the competent person employed.

The scope of work of the competent person employed by a Class B Gas

Contractor is as prescribed in Table 2 of the Second Schedule.

A Class C Gas Contractor may undertake to design, install, modify, test, commission and maintain the classes of gas installations as prescribed in Table 3

of the Second Schedule.

Any work done by a Class C Gas Contractor shall be in accordance with the competency of the competent person employed.

The scope of work of the competent person employed by a Class C Gas

Contractor is as prescribed in Table 2 of the Second Schedule.

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A Class D Gas Contractor may maintain and repair a Class III gas installation as prescribed in Table 3 of the Second Schedule.

Any work done by a Class D Gas Contractor shall be in accordance with the competency of the competent person employed.

The scope of work of the competent person employed by a Class D

Gas Contractor is as prescribed in Table 2 of the Second Schedule.

the person has registered his business with the Registrar of Business or Registrar of Companies, as the case may be;

the person employs, on a full time basis, competent person as specified under subregulations 102(1), 103(1), 104(1) and 105(1) as prescribed in Table 4 of the Second Schedule;

the person has an insurance coverage for his employees under the

Employees Social Security Act 1969; and

the person is in possession of suitable equipment, testing equipment and instruments related to his work as determined by the Commission.

the names and addresses of all partners in the case of registered partnership, and of all directors, managers and shareholders in the case of registered company;

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the premises rented or owned for carrying on the business; and

any other information as the Commission deems necessary.

The holder of a Certificate of Registration shall obtain approval from the

Commission in writing of any change of name or address in connection with the business and the Certificate shall be amended or replaced accordingly free of charge.

the holder of the Certificate ceases to carry on the business in respect of which he is registered;

the holder of the Certificate has been adjudicated a bankrupt;

the company goes into liquidation; or

the holder of the Certificate or his servant or agent contravenes or fails to comply with the Enactment or these Regulations.

Where a Certificate of Registration is cancelled by the Commission pursuant to subregulation (1), the Certificate shall be returned to the Commission by the

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person to whom the Certificate is issued within fourteen days of the notification in writing of the cancellation.

The fee for the replacement certificate issued under subregulation (1) is as prescribed in Part II of the Third Schedule.

the person fails to renew his registration on the date of its expiry; or

his registration has been cancelled under these Regulations.

A person whose name has been removed from the Register under subregulation

may appeal within thirty days of the removal from the Register for reinstatement and the Commission may, upon receipt of satisfactory evidence or reasons for his reinstatement, register him again.

A person who feels aggrieved by the decision of the Commission not to reinstate him, may apply to the Minister for reconsideration of the matter.

The application under subregulation (3) shall be made in writing within twenty one days from the date of the decision of the Commission against reinstatement and shall contain the grounds of grievance.

The decision of the Minister on the matter referred to him under subregulation

shall be final.

Upon reinstatement, a fee as prescribed in Part II of the Third Schedule shall be paid by the person referred to in subregulation (2) and the registration shall be valid for twelve months from the date of expiry of the registration.

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Gas Fittings, Gas Appliances and Gas Equipment

Certificate of Approval for assembler, manufacturer or importer of gas fittings, gas appliances and gas equipment

A Certificate of Approval to assemble or to manufacture, or import a gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment shall be as prescribed in Forms I and J of the First Schedule respectively.

The Certificate of Approval under subregulation (2) shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date stated in the Certificate and may be renewed not later than two months before the date of its expiry.

Test and certification of gas fittings, gas appliances or gas equipment before assembly, etc.

A Certificate of Approval for a gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment shall be as prescribed in Form K of the First Schedule.

The Certificate of Approval under subregulation (2) shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date stated in the Certificate and may be renewed not later than two months before the date of its expiry.

If a Certificate of Approval issued by the Commission is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, or defaced, a replacement of the Certificate may be issued

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by the Commission on production of a statutory declaration by the holder that the original Certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed or upon surrender of the mutilated of defaced original Certificate.

The fee for the replacement certificate issued under subregulation (2) is as prescribed in Part II of the Third Schedule.

Where the Commission is of the opinion that a gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment approved under these Regulations cannot be marked in the manner as in subregulation (1) due to the nature of the gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment, the Commission may allow the marking to be made on a container or a label affixed to a bundle in which the gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment is contained or in any other manner to be determined by the Commission.

Samples of gas fittings, gas appliances or gas equipment to be delivered to the Commission

The applicant shall deliver to the Commission a sample of the gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment under subregulation (1) and other information in connection with it, including drawings, photographs, pamphlets and technical literature, as the Commission may require.

A sample delivered shall be attached or affixed with a label containing the following particulars:

The Commission shall not be liable for loss or damage caused to a sample delivered under subregulation (2).

Where the Commission considers that the sample examined and tested under subregulation (1) is likely to cause danger, the person applying for the Certificate of Approval shall modify or alter the sample to comply with the requirements of the

Commission and submit the modified or altered sample.

If a gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment is, in the opinion of the

Commission, unsafe or dangerous for use, or likely to become unsafe or dangerous for use, the Commission may prohibit the use or sale of the gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment and, where necessary, may seize and remove the gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment.

The Commission shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to a gas fitting, gas appliance or gas equipment delivered, seized and removed under subregulations (1) and (2).

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the gas fitting and the gas equipment to be used in connection with the gas appliance are in the condition which ensures that the gas appliance can be used without causing danger to a person or property;

the general conditions of installation including the stability of the gas appliance and its connection to any other gas fitting are such that the appliance can be used without causing danger to a person or property;

the gas appliance can be used safely when it is connected to the gas supply; and

there is a method of shutting off the supply of gas to the gas appliance.

Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the person shall also ensure that —

the gas appliance has been installed in compliance with these

Regulations;

the operating pressure is as recommended by the manufacturer;

the gas appliance has been installed in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions relating to the use of the gas appliance;

and

all gas safety controls are in proper working order.

If a person carrying out a test or an examination in relation to a gas appliance determines that adjustments are necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements specified in subregulation (1), he shall either carry out those adjustments or disconnect the supply of gas to the gas appliance.

No person shall install a gas appliance in a premises without testing the connection to the gas appliance for gas tightness.

No person shall install a gas appliance without first ascertaining that all the gas safety controls are in proper working order.

there is insufficient supply of air available for the gas appliance for proper combustion at the point of combustion;

the removal of the products of combustion from the gas appliance is not being or cannot be safely carried out;

the room or internal space in which the gas appliance is situated is not adequately ventilated for the purpose of providing air containing sufficient oxygen for the person present in the room or in the internal space, or in the vicinity of the internal space while the gas appliance is in use;

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gas is escaping from the gas fitting or gas equipment used in connection with the gas appliance; or

the gas appliance or any part of it, the gas fitting or gas equipment connected to it cannot be used safely.

If the notification under subregulation (1) is made verbally, the person shall immediately after that reduce it to writing and shall state all the relevant facts.

The duty to ensure the safety standards required under subregulation (1)

shall be on the responsible person.

A domestic gas installation shall be checked, tested and certified by the appropriate competent person every three years but other gas installations shall be similarly inspected, tested and certified every two years.

Notwithstanding subregulation (3), the Commission may direct the inspection, test and certification of any gas installation to be carried out at any time.

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The Commission shall require an inspection to be made by sending a notice in writing to the responsible person and that person shall attend the inspection and give any assistance as may be required by the Commission in the notice.

The scope of maintenance for a competent person is as prescribed in Table 2

of the Second Schedule.

The book under subregulation (1) shall be kept by the responsible person.

open or make connections with a distribution main pipe or gas service pipe;

disconnect the inlet of a meter; or

move a meter.

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No person shall do welding on a metallic gas piping unless that person is a holder of a valid certificate of qualification from the relevant authority.

No person shall install or inter-connect non-metallic pipe unless that person is the holder of a valid certificate of qualification from the relevant authority.

The Commission may determine the qualification that a person shall have in order to weld piping, install or inter-connect other equipment composed of plastic, metal, glass or other material.

substitute the joint at the meter outlet; and

turn the meter on again only after testing the house piping and ensuring that no other outlets are open.

A person engaged in maintenance work in connection with a gas installation or equipment shall be adequately protected from danger and the responsibility for such protection shall be on the responsible person, his servant or agent, as the case may be.

visit the place where the accident or fire occurred;

make a preliminary investigation of the circumstances;

record in writing his findings which may be supported by relevant photographs;

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direct that the person or authority provides him with photographs, medical reports or other relevant documents on the accident or fire;

forward his report to the Commission; and

if there has been a loss of life or there is a reason to believe that a person has been fatally injured, send a copy of his findings to the nearest police station.

In the event of the loss of life or grievous hurt is suffered by a person due to an accident or a fire in connection with a gas pipeline or gas installation, no alteration or addition shall be made to the gas pipeline or gas installation or any part of it which may have contributed to the accident or fire without the consent of the Commission and until the Commission or the authorized officer has completed his investigation:

Provided that this subregulation shall not operate to interfere with the rescue work or work necessary for the general safety of life or property.

If upon a preliminary investigation under subregulation (2) it appears to the authorized officer or other officer making the investigation that there is a reason to believe that —

If the Commission is of the opinion that any offence under the Enactment or these Regulations has been committed, the Commission shall immediately forward to the police a copy of the report of the authorized officer’s report referred to in subregulation (2) together with his opinion on the circumstances and findings.

A person involved in the investigation made under this regulation may be entitled to receive a copy of the summary of the evidence and the decision made upon payment of a fee of fifty ringgit.

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all inquiries held under the Enactment and the evidence taken in respect of the inquiries;

all licences issued;

all technical and administrative instructions issued by the

Commission;

all accidents and fires involving any gas pipeline or gas installation investigated;

all Certificates of Competency issued under these Regulations;

all registered competent persons;

all registered Gas Contractors;

all registered importers, assemblers and manufacturers of gas fitting, gas appliances and gas equipment;

all registered gas appliances, gas fitting and gas equipment; and

any other necessary records.