Petroleum and Gas (Safety) Regulation 2018
sec.103Issue of gas inspection certificate after alterations
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sec.103 Issue of gas inspection certificate after alterations
This section applies to an authorised certifier who alters a gas fuel system— in a vehicle or vessel; or for a stationary engine that consumes fuel gas at a rate of 5GJ/hr or less. For installing a gas system, see the requirements under section 734 of the Act . The certifier must— ensure the alteration of the gas fuel system complies with the relevant safety requirements under schedule 2 , part 1 ; and issue a gas inspection certificate for the alteration of the system to the owner or other person in lawful possession of the vehicle, vessel or stationary engine immediately after completing the work. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the certificate relates to a motor vehicle that uses fuel gas other than hydrogen, the certificate must include the result of a carbon monoxide analysis if— the vehicle is a commercial vehicle; and the certifier believes the vehicle may be used in an unventilated place where excessive carbon monoxide levels might cause a hazard to the health of persons. a forklift used in a refrigerated storeroom The certifier must keep a copy of the certificate for 3 years after completing the work. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. In this section— carbon monoxide analysis means an analysis of the level of carbon monoxide exhaust emissions from a vehicle— when it is idling; and under light, medium and heavy load conditions. s 103 amd 2019 SL No. 221 s 31 ; 2023 SL No. 102 s 11 (sec.103-ssec.1) This section applies to an authorised certifier who alters a gas fuel system— in a vehicle or vessel; or for a stationary engine that consumes fuel gas at a rate of 5GJ/hr or less. For installing a gas system, see the requirements under section 734 of the Act . (sec.103-ssec.2) The certifier must— ensure the alteration of the gas fuel system complies with the relevant safety requirements under schedule 2 , part 1 ; and issue a gas inspection certificate for the alteration of the system to the owner or other person in lawful possession of the vehicle, vessel or stationary engine immediately after completing the work. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.103-ssec.3) If the certificate relates to a motor vehicle that uses fuel gas other than hydrogen, the certificate must include the result of a carbon monoxide analysis if— the vehicle is a commercial vehicle; and the certifier believes the vehicle may be used in an unventilated place where excessive carbon monoxide levels might cause a hazard to the health of persons. a forklift used in a refrigerated storeroom (sec.103-ssec.4) The certifier must keep a copy of the certificate for 3 years after completing the work. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.103-ssec.5) In this section— carbon monoxide analysis means an analysis of the level of carbon monoxide exhaust emissions from a vehicle— when it is idling; and under light, medium and heavy load conditions.