sec.13Pipeline classification criterion

sec.13 Pipeline classification criterion

The pipeline classification criterion is whether the primary function of the pipeline is to— reticulate gas within a market (which is the primary function of a distribution pipeline); or convey gas to a market (which is the primary function of a transmission pipeline). Without limiting subsection (1) , in determining the primary function of the pipeline, regard must also be had to whether the characteristics of the pipeline are those of a transmission pipeline or distribution pipeline having regard to— the characteristics and classification of, as the case requires, an old scheme transmission pipeline or an old scheme distribution pipeline; the characteristics of, as the case requires, a transmission pipeline or a distribution pipeline classified under this Law; the characteristics and classification of pipelines specified in the Rules (if any); the diameter of the pipeline; the pressure at which the pipeline is or will be designed to operate; the number of points at which gas can or will be injected into the pipeline; the extent of the area served or to be served by the pipeline; the pipeline’s linear or dendritic configuration; the type of pipeline licence or authorisation that has been obtained in respect of the pipeline under jurisdictional gas legislation. s 13 amd 2022 No. 21 (SA) s 20 (sec.13-ssec.1) The pipeline classification criterion is whether the primary function of the pipeline is to— reticulate gas within a market (which is the primary function of a distribution pipeline); or convey gas to a market (which is the primary function of a transmission pipeline). (sec.13-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , in determining the primary function of the pipeline, regard must also be had to whether the characteristics of the pipeline are those of a transmission pipeline or distribution pipeline having regard to— the characteristics and classification of, as the case requires, an old scheme transmission pipeline or an old scheme distribution pipeline; the characteristics of, as the case requires, a transmission pipeline or a distribution pipeline classified under this Law; the characteristics and classification of pipelines specified in the Rules (if any); the diameter of the pipeline; the pressure at which the pipeline is or will be designed to operate; the number of points at which gas can or will be injected into the pipeline; the extent of the area served or to be served by the pipeline; the pipeline’s linear or dendritic configuration; the type of pipeline licence or authorisation that has been obtained in respect of the pipeline under jurisdictional gas legislation.

• (a) reticulate gas within a market (which is the primary function of a distribution pipeline); or
• (b) convey gas to a market (which is the primary function of a transmission pipeline).
• (a) the characteristics and classification of, as the case requires, an old scheme transmission pipeline or an old scheme distribution pipeline;