37Carrying out of certain gas-fitting work

37 Carrying out of certain gas-fitting work

(1)  A person who carries out gas-fitting work on a gas installation, automotive gas fuel system or proposed gas installation or automotive gas fuel system must ensure that –

(a) the work is carried out as required under the regulations; and

(b) examinations and tests are carried out as required under the regulations; and

(c) the requirements of the regulations as to notification and certificates of compliance and statements of compliance are complied with.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(2)  A person may apply to the Director in accordance with the regulations for an exemption from all or any of the standards or requirements referred to in this section.

(3)  The Director may grant an exemption if satisfied that –

(a) compliance with the standard or requirement does not warrant the cost of compliance; and

(b) the degree of safety attained by other means is acceptable.

(4)  An exemption may be granted on such conditions as are specified in the exemption.

(5)  A person to whom an exemption applies must comply with any conditions specified in the exemption.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.