Term
Reg 2
"Appropriate Fitting" means.. |
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Definition
A fitting which.
a)Has been designed for the purpose of effecting a gas type seal in a pipe or other gasway.
B)Achieves that purpose when fitted and
C)is secure,so far as is reasonably practicable against unauthorised opening or removal. |
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| Reg 2(1)"Emergency Control"means |
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Definition
| A valve for shutting off the supply of gas in an emergency, being a valve intended for use by a consumer of gas |
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Definition
| A passage for conveying p.o.cs from a gas appliance to the external air includes any part of the passage in a gas appliance duct which serves the purpose of a flue. |
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| Reg2(1)"Gas Fittings" means.. |
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Definition
| Gas Pipework,Valves(other than ECVs),regulators,meters,fittings,apparatus and appliances designed for use by consumers of gas for heating ,lighting n cooking. |
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Reg2 (1) "Gas Fittings"
DOES NOT MEAN |
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Definition
A)Any part of a service Pipe
B)Any part of a distribution main or other pipe upstream of the service pipe.
c)A gas storage vessel
D)A gas cylinder or cartridge designed to be disposed of when empty |
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Term
| Reg2 (1)"Responsible Person" means |
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Definition
means the occupier of the premises,or where there is no occupier or occupier is away The owner of the premises.
Or any person with the authority to take appropriate action in relation to any gas fitting therein |
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| Reg2 (1) "Room Sealed Appliance" means |
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Definition
An appliance whose combustion system is sealed from the room and which obtains air for combustion.
from ..A ventilated uninhabited space
or directly from the open air outside the premises.
and which vents POCs directly to open air outside the premises. |
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| Reg2 (1)"Service Pipe" means |
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Definition
A pipe from distributing gas to premises from a distribution main.
Being any pipe between the distribution main and the outlet of the first EC downstream from the distribution main |
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Term
| Reg2 (1)"Supplier" in relation to gas means.. |
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Definition
| A person who supplies gas to any premises through a primary meter |
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| Reg2(1) "transporter" in relation to gas means.. |
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Definition
| A person who conveys gas through a distribution main. |
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Term
| Reg2 (1) "work" in relation to gas fitting means any of the following... |
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Definition
A)Installing or Re-connecting the fitting
B)Maintaining,servicing,permanently adjusting,disconnecting,repairing,altering or renewing the fitting or purging it of air or gas.
C)where the fitting is nor readily movable,changing its position.
D)Removing the fitting |
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Term
Reg2 (1) "work" in relation to gas fitting
DOES NOT MEAN |
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Definition
| The connection or disconnection of a bayonet fitting or other self sealing connector. |
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Term
| Reg 2(2)Landlords providing gas for tenants.. |
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Definition
| Are NOT "Gas suppliers" for the purpose of the regs.And do not attract supplier related responsibilities. |
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Term
Reg2(4)
Regs do not apply in relation to supply of gas in the following.. |
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Definition
A)Mine
B)Quarry
C)Factory
D)Agricultural premises
Temp installations used in connection with any construction work.
E)premises used for the testing of gas fittings
F)Premises used for the treatment of sewage |
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Term
Reg 3 Qualification and Supervision
SUMMARY |
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Definition
Anyone carrying out gas work to be competent .Even if working at premises that GSIUR 1998 does not apply,eg Quarries,Mines,.Factories etc
EMPLOYERS of people carrying out gas work and S/E people carrying out gas work must be a member of a class of people approved by HSE |
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Term
Reg 26 (9)
Gas Appliances-Safety Precautions |
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Definition
(9)Where a person performs work on a gas appliance he shall immediately thereafter examine:
A)Effectiveness of the flue
B)Supply of the combustion air
C)Operating Pressure or Heat Input or where both.
D)Its operation so as to ensure its safe functioning. |
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Term
Reg 4
Duty On Employer
SUMMARY |
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Definition
| Requires any employer or s/e person requiring work to be done on a gas fitting to take steps to ensure the person doing the work is registered with a class of persons approved by HSE |
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Reg 5
Materials and Workmanship
SUMMARY |
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Definition
Imposes a duty on an installer of a gas fitting to ensure the fitting is suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used.
Installation of Lead Pipe/fittings is prohibited |
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Reg 6
General Safety Precautions
Summary |
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Definition
| Specifies measures to be taken by any persons working on a gas fitting against danger from gas release, requirements for sealing gasways ,testing gastightness after work us completed |
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Reg 7
Protection against damage
Summary |
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Definition
| Requires gas fittings to be protected from damage,Inc physical damage and corrosion, blockage by a foreign body eg dust/dirt |
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Term
Reg 8
Existing gas fittings/Alterations to premises |
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Definition
| Prohibits any person from carry out any alteration which could compromise gas safety,or result in danger to any person. |
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Term
Reg 9
Emergency Controls
SUMMARY |
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Requires an emergency control to be provided when gas is first supplied to premises.
Where this is not adjacent to a meter,a notice must be posted adjacent to the control describing the procedure in event of a gas escape. |
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Term
Reg 10
Maintain Electrical Continuity
SUMMARY |
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Definition
| Requires electrical Continuity to be maintained during work on a gas fitting,where necessary to avoid danger. |
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Term
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Definition
| (1)No person shall install a prepayment meter through which gas passes to a secondary meter. |
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Term
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Definition
Legally required to have a Gas Safety check for appliances and installations every
12 Months |
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Term
Regulation 9 (2)
Emergency Control |
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Definition
Ensure
Lever .........SECURELY ATTACHED
...............OPEN WHEN PARALLEL TO AXIS OF PIPE
FALLS TO OFF
CLEARLY AND PERMANENTLY LABELED TO SHOW ON OR OFF |
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