This publication contains draft guidelines for developers, architects, engineers and others who are involved in the planning, installation and use of gas supply pipes.
Section 1. Design and installation consideration. 1.1 Main considerations; 1.2 Prohibited areas for installation of gas pipes; 1.3 Inter-relation with other services; 1.4 Buried services; 1.5 Pipes within buildings; 1.6 Location of meters; 1.7 Control valves; 1.8 Additional safety requirements -- Section 2. Installation of gas cooking appliances. 2.1 Appliance specification; 2.2 Location; 2.3 Ventilation; 2.4 Installation -- Section 3. Installation of gas instantaneous water heaters. 3.1 Appliance specification; 3.2 Warning label; 3.3 Location; 3.4 Ventilation and flues -- Section 4. Inspection and testing. 4.1 General inspection; 4.2 Pressure testing of ductile iron pipes; 4.3 Pressure testing of service and internal installation pipes; 4.4 Precautions to be taken during testing -- Section 5. Purging. 5.1 Purging of ductile iron mains; 5.2 Purging of service and internal installation pipes -- Section 6. Submission of plans and scope of work to be carried out by developers contractors for non domestic, residential, commercial and industrial projects. 6.1 Exchange of information and time schedule; 6.2 Rejection of application for supply and right to terminate supply; 6.3 Scope of work to be carried out by developers contractor; 6.4 Application for testing; 6.5 Appointment to fix meters and turn-on supply for non-domestic and commercial/industrial projects; 6.6 Responsibility for gas installation after turn-on; 6.7 Unauthorised extension/work on gas pipe installations; 6.8 Failure of gas solenoid valves -- Section 7. Definitions.
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