55Completion of accepted gas installations

55 Completion of accepted gas installations

(1)  An accepted gas installation is to be completed within the period specified in subsection (2) .

(2)  A gas installation acceptance issued under section 54 is valid until the earlier of the following occurs:

(a) a statement of compliance is presented for the commissioned gas installation or gas storage system;

(b) the expiration of the period of 2 years commencing from the date on which the acceptance is issued.

(3)  The Director may extend the period referred to in subsection (2) on application by the original applicant or his or her agent before the expiration of the gas installation acceptance.

(4)  Before making a decision to extend a period under subsection (3)  –

(a) the Director is to request the relevant applicant to provide, within a specified period, advice regarding the current status of the gas-fitting work; and

(b) the applicant is to provide the advice to the Director within the specified period.

(5)  The Director is to provide the applicant with a copy of any conditions imposed under subsection (4) .

(6)  A gas installation or gas storage system that is not completed before the expiration of the gas installation acceptance must not be commissioned unless and until re-accepted by the Director in accordance with section 54 .