The Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations Flashcards
Give TWO examples of gasfitting that would be classed as low-risk
- Change in the gas type
* Change in the installation pressure
Give TWO examples of gasfitting that would be classed as high-risk
Alteration to an existing installation.
Work done in a caravan that contains sleeping accommodation.
State what is classed as general-risk
Any gasfitting that is not low or high risk gasfitting
Name the TWO parties that must be advised when a gasfitter finds an installation that
presents immediate danger
- The owner or occupier of the property where the danger exists.
- WorkSafe New Zealand.
State what information must be given to both of the parties.
Details of the nature of the danger
How and why the gas installation or gas appliance presents an immediate danger to life or
property.
The gasfitter is also required to advise one party to perform a task.
State this task.
Advise the owner or occupier to inform the gas retailer or gas wholesaler of the danger
State TWO outcomes that must be achieved by following manufacturer’s instructions.
comply with these regulations
be safe
State what must be verified before a gasfitter installs an appliance that requires a supplier declaration.
That a supplier declaration relating to the appliance has been published on the Internet site.
State where it can be verified.
On the supplier declaration database (Energy Safety).
The Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations define three categories of gasfitting work.
Name the THREE categories.
Low-risk
High-risk
General gasfitting
Name the category of gasfitting work that requires details of the installation to be entered
into an on-line data base.
High-risk gasfitting
Name the government agency that manages the on-line data base in
Energy Safety
