Gas Safety Act 2019
60Alteration, extension or re-routing of gas infrastructure
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60 Alteration, extension or re-routing of gas infrastructure
(1) A licensee must not alter in a material particular, or permit the alteration of, the gas infrastructure except as follows:
(a) as may be necessary for the repair or maintenance of the pipeline;
(b) as may be necessary for the preservation of life or property in an emergency;
(c) as may be authorised by the Director.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 1 200 penalty units.
(2) A licensee must not extend or re-route a pipeline without the written approval of the Director under section 22 .