chap 3 gas supply act
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GAS SUPPLY ACT (ACT 501)
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SISTEM AGIHAN GAS ASLI SEMENANJUNGSISTEM AGIHAN GAS ASLI SEMENANJUNGSISTEM AGIHAN GAS ASLI SEMENANJUNGSISTEM AGIHAN GAS ASLI SEMENANJUNG
DUYONG
BEKOK
RESAK
SOTONG
LAWIT
JERNIH
Port Dickson
UTARAUTARA- KAMUNTING- KULIM- PRAI- SG. PETANI- NIBONG TEBAL- BUKIT TENGAH
UTARAUTARA- KAMUNTING- KULIM- PRAI- SG. PETANI- NIBONG TEBAL- BUKIT TENGAH
TENGAHTENGAH-SHAH ALAM-KUALA LUMPUR -PETALING JAYA-KLANG-SEPANG-SALAK TINGGI-PUCHONG -BANTING-PUTRAJAYA-KLIA-BANGI-SENAWANG-CYBERJAYA-BUKIT KEMUNING-PORT DICKSON-NORTH PORT-TELUK PANGLIMA GARANG-NILAI-SRI KEMBANGAN-BALAKONG-KAJANG-BATU CAVES-JERAM-SELAYANG
TENGAHTENGAH-SHAH ALAM-KUALA LUMPUR -PETALING JAYA-KLANG-SEPANG-SALAK TINGGI-PUCHONG -BANTING-PUTRAJAYA-KLIA-BANGI-SENAWANG-CYBERJAYA-BUKIT KEMUNING-PORT DICKSON-NORTH PORT-TELUK PANGLIMA GARANG-NILAI-SRI KEMBANGAN-BALAKONG-KAJANG-BATU CAVES-JERAM-SELAYANG
TIMURTIMUR-GEBENG-KEMAMAN-TELUK KALONG-KERTIH-MEC CITY-BANDAR MUADZAM SHAH
TIMURTIMUR-GEBENG-KEMAMAN-TELUK KALONG-KERTIH-MEC CITY-BANDAR MUADZAM SHAH
SELATANSELATAN-PASIR GUDANG-KLUANG-SENAI / KULAI-TG. LANGSAT-ALOR GAJAH-LABIS-TANGGA BATU-TEBRAU-AIR KEROH-LARKIN-TAMPOI
SELATANSELATAN-PASIR GUDANG-KLUANG-SENAI / KULAI-TG. LANGSAT-ALOR GAJAH-LABIS-TANGGA BATU-TEBRAU-AIR KEROH-LARKIN-TAMPOI
LEGEND Offshore Drilling Complex GMSB Head Office GMSB Regional Office GMSB Branch Office Supply Area
Singapore
PraiPrai
Kuala Lumpur
Melaka
Kangar
Alor Setar
Segamat
Johor Bahru
Pasir GudangPasir Gudang
Kertih
Paka
KuantanKuantan
Shah AlamShah Alam
Kluang
Kamunting
KLIABangi
KlangSeremban
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SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
UPSTREAMPRODUCTION
PSC Contractors
EPMI
PCSB
Gas Processing
Plant
City GateStation
GAS CONSUMPTION
Power Plants
Industries
GAS CONSUMPTION > 2 MMSCFD
PETRONAS GAS BERHAD (PGB) GAS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.(GMSB)
Domestic
Commercial
Industrial
< 2 MMSCFD
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Ground Level
Distribution Line
Public Road Customer’s Premises
House Regulator
Gas Meter
Gas Cock
Premises Boundary
4
1
2 3
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Ground Level
Distribution Line
Public Road Customer’s Premises
Service Regulator orHouse Regulator
Premises Boundary
1st F
4st F
3st F
2st F
5st F
Pipe Shaft
Meter
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
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TYPICAL LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) PIPING SYSTEM AT CONSUMER’S PREMISES
LPG STORAGE TANK(250 psig design pressure)
M
LPG FILLINGPOINT
LPG TANK
FILLING PIPEVAPOUR WITHDRAWALPIPE
ISOLATION VALVE
METER VALVE
1ST STAGEREGULATOR
MAIN VALVE
GAS METER
2ND STAGEREGULATOR
SERVICE VALVE
UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION P.E. PIPE
GAS COCK
RUBBER HOSE
60 to 100 psi 5.0 psi 0.5 psi
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TYPICAL LPG SUPPLY SYSTEM (WITH UNDERGROUND BULK STORAGE)
LPG STORAGE TANK(250 psig design pressure)
M
LPG FILLINGPOINT
FILLING PIPEVAPOUR WITHDRAWALPIPE
ISOLATION VALVE
METER VALVE
1ST STAGEREGULATOR
MAIN VALVE
GAS METER
2ND STAGEREGULATOR
SERVICE VALVE
UNDERGROUND SERVICE PIPE
GAS COCK
RUBBER HOSE
60 to 100 psi 5.0 psi 0.5 psi
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TYPICAL LPG SUPPLY SYSTEM (WITH MANIFOLDED CYLINDERS STORAGE)
M
VAPOUR WITHDRAWALPIPE
ISOLATION VALVE
METER VALVE
1ST STAGEREGULATOR
MAIN VALVE
GAS METER
2ND STAGEREGULATOR
SERVICE VALVE
UNDERGROUND SERVICE PIPE
GAS COCK
RUBBER HOSE
60 to 100 psi 5.0 psi 0.5 psi
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THE LEGISLATION
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GAS SUPPLY LEGISLATIONGAS SUPPLY LEGISLATION
GAS SUPPLY ACT 1993 (Act 501) Gazetted in 1993 Amended in 2001
GAS SUPPLY REGULATIONS 1997
Came into force on 17th July 1997
Amended in 2000
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OTHER RELATED LEGISLATION ANDOTHER RELATED LEGISLATION AND IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES
Petroleum Development Act 1974
Petronas
Min. Of International Trade and Industry
Min. Of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984
Dept. Of Occupational Safety and Health
Local Authority
Factories and Machinery Act 1967
Dept. Of Occupational Safety and Health
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GAS SUPPLY ACTGAS SUPPLY ACT
PART I – PRELIMINARYSCOPE AND INTERPRETATION
PART II – FUNCTIONS/OBJECTIVES
PART III – POWERS OF ENTRY, INVESTIGATION & PROSECUTION
PART IV - LICENCE
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GAS SUPPLY ACTGAS SUPPLY ACT
PART V – PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE LICENSEE, SUPLY OF GAS, ENTRY INTO LAND, ETC
PART VI –INQUIRY
PART VII – OFFENCES & PENALTIES
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PART I - PRELIMINARY
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PART I - SCOPE OF THE GAS SUPPLY ACT
Supply of gas to consumers through
pipelines :
DOWNSTREAM OF THE LAST FLANGE OF THE CITY GATE STATION ;
OR FROM THE STORAGE TANK OR CYLINDER
SPECIFICALLY USED FOR RETICULATION OF GAS TO ANY APPARATUS IN ANY PREMISES
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PART I - SCOPE OF THE GAS PART I - SCOPE OF THE GAS SUPPLY ACTSUPPLY ACT
‘ GAS ’ means:
METHANE ETHANE PROPANE BUTANE
OR HYDROCARBONS WHICH MAY CONSIST
OF ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE GASES IN THE FORM OF GAS OR LIQUID
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GAS INDUSTRY LEGISLATION GAS INDUSTRY LEGISLATION ( DOWNSTREAM NAT. GAS SYSTEMS)( DOWNSTREAM NAT. GAS SYSTEMS)
Gas transmission pipeline
Commercial
Domestic
Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act Gas Supply Act
PDA & FMA (safety aspects)
Industrial
Gas Gas Distribution/ Distribution/ Reticulation Reticulation
linelineGas Processing Gas Processing PlantPlant
PDA &
FMA (safety aspects)
City Gate SStation
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GAS RETICULATION INDUSTRY LEGISLATION( LPG SYSTEMS )
Commercial Bulk tank
(FMA, Petroleum(FMA, Petroleum(S. M)(S. M) Act & PDA)Act & PDA)
Domestic
Industrial(except safety covered by
Factories and Machinery Act)
Bulk tankBulk tank
(FMA, Petroleum(FMA, Petroleum(S. M)(S. M) Act & PDA)Act & PDA)
ManifoldedManifoldedcylinderscylinders
Meter Meter
MeterMeter
Gas Supply Act(Petroleum (S. M.)(Petroleum (S. M.) Act & PDA)Act & PDA)
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PART II – FUNCTIONS/OBJECTIVES
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PART II - OBJECTIVES OF THE GAS PART II - OBJECTIVES OF THE GAS SUPPLY ACTSUPPLY ACT
• TO ENSURE GAS SUPPLIER SATISFIES ALL REASONABLE DEMANDS FOR GAS
• TO ENSURE GAS SUPPLIER IS ABLE TO FINANCE GAS SUPPLY SERVICES
• TO PROTECT INTEREST OF THE CONSUMERS IN RESPECT OF:– PRICES CHARGED
– CONTINUITY OF SUPPLY
– QUALITY OF SERVICES
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PART II - OBJECTIVES OF THE GAS PART II - OBJECTIVES OF THE GAS SUPPLY ACTSUPPLY ACT
• TO REGULATE COMPOSITION, PRESSURE, PURITY AND VOLUME OF GAS SUPPLIED THROUGH PIPELINES
• TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY IN THE SUPPLY AND USE OF PIPED GAS
• TO PROTECT PUBLIC FROM GAS DANGERS
• TO ENABLE HEALTHY COMPETITION
• TO INVESTIGATE ANY ACCIDENT OR FIRE INVOLVING GAS PIPELINE OR INSTALLATION
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PART III – POWERS OF ENTRY, INVESTIGATION &
PROSECUTION
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PART IV - LICENCE
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LICENSING OF GAS SUPPLIERSLICENSING OF GAS SUPPLIERS
NO PERSON SHALL SUPPLY GAS THROUGH ANY PIPELINE UNLESS SUCH PERSON IS LICENSED
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE MINISTER, MAY GRANT A LICENCE FOR SUPPLY OF GAS THROUGH PIPELINES
LICENCE MAY AT ANY TIME BE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL UPON BREACH OF ANY CONDITIONS
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GAS UTILITY LICENSEEGAS UTILITY LICENSEE
Means -
A PERSON SUPPLYING GAS THROUGH A GAS PIPELINE TO A PERSON OTHER THAN THE PRIVATE GAS LICENSEE
CURRENT LICENSEES:GAS MALAYSIA SDN BHDSABAH ENERGY CORPORATION
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PRIVATE GAS LICENSEEPRIVATE GAS LICENSEE Means -A PERSON SUPPLYING AND USING GASTHROUGH A GAS PIPELINE ON HIS OWNPROPERTY OR PREMISES OR THE PROPERTY OR PREMISES OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPIER
Examples -Examples -Hotel , Restaurant, Hospital.
DOES NOT INCLUDE A PERSON OBTAINING THE SUPPLY OF GAS FROM A GAS UTILITY LICENSEE
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RIGHTS OF GAS UTILITY LICENSEERIGHTS OF GAS UTILITY LICENSEE
ENTER LAND TO SURVEY AND INSTALL PIPELINE UPON GIVING PRESCRIBED NOTICE TO OWNER OR OFFICER IN CHARGE OBTAINING PRESCRIBED ORDER (IF NECESSARY) FROM LAND
ADMINISTRATOR
ENTER LAND WHENEVER NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN, REPAIR OR UPGRADE PIPELINE
LEVY TARIFFS AND REQUIRE SECURITY IN RELATION TO SERVICE OF SUPPLYING GAS
CEASE OR REDUCE GAS SUPPLY UNDER PRESCRIBED CIRCUMSTANCES
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RESPONSIBILITES OF GAS UTILITY LICENSEE
Give supply to any request within area of supply, and
provide all things reasonably necessary for that purpose
Pay compensation to land owner for pipeline installation
Plan, design, construct, operate and maintain distribution
system according to regulations
Establish and implement codes of practice for operation,
maintenance and safety of distribution system
Establish and implement codes and performance standards
for customer service
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RESPONSIBILITES OF GAS UTILITY LICENSEE
Prepare and implement statement of charges
and codes for bill payment
Establish and implement complaints handling
procedures
Comply with environmental and other laws
Undertake economic purchasing
Undertake periodical management / efficiency
audit
Take cognisance of government’s economic
policy and social obligation
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RESPONSIBILITES OF PRIVATE GAS LICENSEE
Plan, design, construct, operate and maintain
distribution system according to regulations
Establish and implement proper procedures
and practices for operation, maintenance and
safety of distribution system
Comply with other applicable laws
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REGULATORY APPROACHREGULATORY APPROACH
Minimum requirements are prescribed in legislation
Commission may specify further requirements
Gas works are self- certified by competent persons
Activities of gas personnel and firms are controlled through licensing
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PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ACT
Gas supply licence
Certificate of competency and registration as competent person
Certificate of registration as gas contractor
Approval to install gas installation
Approval to operate gas installation
Certificate of approval to manufacture, assemble or import gas fitting, equipment or appliance
Certificate of approval for gas fitting, equipment or appliance
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SAFETY MEASURES IN THE GAS SUPPLY ACT AND REGULATIONS
PIPELINE ISOLATION
GAS
ODORIZATION
GAS ODORIZATION
GAS ODORIZATION
PIPELINE MARKING
SAFE INSTALLATION AND USE OF APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION PRACTICES
ISOLATION VALVES
ISOLATION VALVES
GAS SUPPLY
ACT AND REGS.
PIPELINE TESTING, PURGING AND
COMMISSIONING
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
PIPELINE CORROSION AND
DAMAGE PROTECTION
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PARTIES WITH LEGAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE GAS SUPPLY ACT AND REGULATIONS
REGULATOR
GAS SUPPLIER
(GAS UTILITY LICENSEE)
RESPONSIBLE
PERSON
COMPETENT
PERSON
GAS CONTRACTOR
GAS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER/
IMPORTER/ SELLER
GAS SUPPLY
ACT AND REGS.
GAS SUPPLIER-USER
(PRIVATE GAS LICENSEE)
USERUSER
THIRD PARTIESTHIRD
PARTIES
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DS
EquipmentAppliances
EquipmentAppliances
SingleDevelopment
City Gate
Odorizer
District Station
M
MM
Feeder Line
260 psig
Internal Piping
> 20 psig
Distribution Line 60 psig
Internal Piping
300 mmH20
M
M
Service Station
Service Station
MInternal Piping
Area Station
Regulating Station
Service Station
MInternal Piping
M
M
20 psig
3000 mmH20
Meter
Multiple Endusers
Internal Piping
3000 mmH20
IND
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TR
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TIA
LC
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RC
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NAT. GAS DISTRIBUTION / RETICULATION SYSTEMNAT. GAS DISTRIBUTION / RETICULATION SYSTEM
TTrraannssmmi i sss s I I o o n n
L L I I n n ee
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GAS SUPPLY REGULATIONS
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GAS SUPPLY REGULATIONSGAS SUPPLY REGULATIONS
Part I - Preliminary Part II - Licence Part III – Gas Installation Part IV – Operation Part V – Certificate of Competency &
Registration Part VI – Maintenance
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PART III– GAS INSTALLATION AND
PART IV - OPERATION
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Part III – Gas Installation
• Approval To Install (ATI)Before commencing work on a new installation or gas extension.
•Approval To Operate (ATO)Upon completion of a new gas installation work. Submit Form B (Certificate of Completion) and Form C (Test Certificate).
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APPROVAL TO INSTALLAPPROVAL TO INSTALL BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ON A NEW
GAS INSTALLATION OR EXTENSION, A PERSON SHALL APPLY FOR AN APPROVAL TO INSTALL (ATI)
EVERY WORK ON GAS INSTALLATION SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND ANY CONDITION OF ENERGY COMMISSION
DRAWINGS ENDORSED BY RELEVANT COMPETENT PERSON TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR APPROVAL
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APPROVAL TO OPERATEAPPROVAL TO OPERATE
UPON COMPLETION OF A NEW GAS INSTALLATION WORK OR GAS EXTENSION, A PERSON SHALL APPLY FOR AN APPROVAL TO OPERATE (ATO)
A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AND TEST CERTIFICATE ENDORSED BY A COMPETENT PERSON MUST BE SUBMITTED
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DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND TESTING STANDARDS
MS 830 - STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION OF LPG
MS 930 - INSTALLATION OF FUEL GAS PIPING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES
ANSI / ASME B31.8 - GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION PIPING
SYSTEM
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Part III – Gas Installation
• Information, Excavation and Safety of Gas Installation.
Regulation 25 to 64.
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EXCAVATION WORKEXCAVATION WORK
• A person who intends to carry out excavation work in the vicinity of gas installation shall: Notify the licensee, and Request in writing the location of
underground gas installation
• Excavation work shall be carried out under the supervision of the relevant competent person
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Part IV – Operation
•Connection for the supply of gas to consumer. Regulation 65 to 73.
•Inspection and Test of Gas Installation.Regulation 74 to 80.
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PART V – CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AND
REGISTRATION
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSON
“Competent person”
means:
a person who holds a certificate of competency issued by the Director General or any other equivalent certificate issued by any government body to perform work in accordance with the restrictions, if any, stated in the certificate
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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETENT PERSONS
GAS ENGINEER
GAS ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
GAS FITTER I
GAS FITTER II
GAS FITTER III
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Regulation
15(2)
Provisions
Drawings submitted for obtaining permission to install shall be endorsed by Gas Engineer,
Gas Engineering Supervisor, Class I Gas Fitter or Class II Gas Fitter, as the case may
be
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Regulation
17
Provisions
Appropriate competent persons shall supervise installation works and issue
certificate of completion
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Regulation
18
Provisions
Before gas is supplied to a new or additional gas installation, the installation shall be tested
and certified by the appropriate competent person
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Regulation
130(1)
Provisions
Only a competent person or a person under supervision of a competent person shall
undertake to carry out the repair and maintenance of a gas pipeline or installation
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Regulation
64(2)
Provisions
Rectification work on supply of gas shall be carried out by or supervised by competent
person
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Regulation
128(3)
Provisions
A domestic gas installation shall be checked, tested and certified by the appropriate
competent person every three years but other gas installation shall be similarly inspected,
tested any certified every two years
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ROLE OF COMPETENT PERSONS
Regulation
33
Provisions
Excavation work in vicinity of gas installation shall be carried out under supervision of
relevant competent person in accordance with class of installation
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPETENT PERSONCOMPETENT PERSON
Review and endorse engineering plan Perform or supervise gas work according to
standards and endorse certificate of completion Perform test and endorse test certificate Repair gas installation Maintain gas installation Modify gas installation Inspect gas installation Supervise excavation works near pipeline
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CLASSIFICATION OF GAS CLASSIFICATION OF GAS INSTALLATIONSINSTALLATIONS
• Scope of work of competent person is also governed by the Class of gas installation
• All gas installations are classified into:– Class I– Class II– Class III
• Classification is in accordance with complexity and risk of installation
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CLASSICATION OF NATURAL GAS INSTALLATIONS
Class I Maximum operatingpressure exceeding 60 psig
Class II Maximum operatingpressure exceeding 5 psigbut not exceeding 60 psig
Class III Maximum operatingpressure not exceeding5 psig
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CLASSIFICATION OF LPG INSTALLATION
Class Criteria of Classification
Class I
Class II
Class III
Installation with underground/mounded bulk storage or aboveground bulk storageexceeding 10 kl aggregate water capacity
and
pipeline with maximum operating pressure exceeding 20 psig after first stage regulator
Installation with aboveground bulk storage not exceeding 10 kl aggregate water capacity:
orInstallation with manifolded cylinders exceeding 2.5 kl aggregate water capacity(vapour withdrawal or liquid withdrawal with vaporizer);
and
pipeline with maximum operating pressure exceeding 5 psig but not exceeding 20 psigafter first stage regulator.
Installation with manifolded cylinders not exceeding 2.5 kl aggregate water capacity(vapour withdrawal only) ;
and
pipeline with maximum operating pressure not exceeding 5 psig after first stage regulator
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SCOPE OF WORK OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF COMPETENT PERSON ACCORDING TO CLASS OF INSTALLATION
No. CompetentPerson
Endorsementof Plan
Endorsementof Certificate ofCompletion
Endorsementof TestCertificate
Repair of gasinstallation
Maintenanceof gasinstallation
1. GasEngineer
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
2. GasEngineeringSupervisor
Class II andClass III gasinstallation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
3. Gas Fitter
(a) Class I Class III gasinstallation
Class II andClass III gasinstallation
Class II andClass III gasinstallation
Class II andClass III gasinstallation
Class II andClass III gasinstallation
(b) Class II Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
(c) Class III Class III gasinstallation(repair workonly)
Class III gasinstallation(repair workonly)
Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
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REGISTRATION OF REGISTRATION OF COMPETENT PERSONCOMPETENT PERSON
A PERSON WHO HOLDS A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AND WHO DOES WORK OR ANY ACT IN RELATION TO THE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE REGISTERED WITH THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
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RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
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ROLE OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON
“Responsible person” in relation to any premises means:
the licensee or consumer, or an occupier of the premises, or where there is no consumer or occupier, the owner of the premises or any person authorised by the consumer or occupier to be in charge of the gas pipeline or gas installation in the premises.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESPONSIBLE PERSONRESPONSIBLE PERSON
Ensure installation is maintained in good and efficient working order
Ensure safety measures are observed during operation and maintenance work
Ensure pipeline can always be identified Ensure gas shut off when gas leak or escape Ensure gas is re-supplied safely after shut-off Keep maintenance record Attend and assist regulatory inspections Implement repairs or alterations as advised by
competent person
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GAS CONTRACTOR
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GAS CONTRACTOR
“No person shall perform or carry out any work in respect of installing, constructing, testing, commissioning, calibrating, maintaining, repairing or operating gas pipeline or gas installation or part of it unless he holds a valid Certificate of Registration as a Gas Contractor”.
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CLASSES OF GAS CONTRACTORSCLASSES OF GAS CONTRACTORS CLASS A
require a Gas Engineer or Gas Engineering Supervisor, and a Gas Fitter Class I
CLASS B require a Gas Fitter Class I
CLASS C require a Gas Fitter Class II
CLASS D require a Gas Fitter Class III
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SCOPE OF WORK OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF GAS CONTRACTORS
No. Classes ofGasContractor
Design of GasInstallation
Installation Testing Commissioning Maintenanceand Repair
1. Class A All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classesof gasinstallation
All Classes ofgas installation
All Classes ofgasinstallation
2. Class B Class III gasinstallation
Class II &Class III gasinstallation
Class II &Class III gasinstallation
Class II & ClassIII gasinstallation
Class II &Class III gasinstallation
3. Class C Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
Class III gasinstallation
4. Class D - - - - Class III gasinstallation
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WELDING AND JOINTINGWELDING AND JOINTING
WELDING AND JOINTING OF GAS PIPES
SHALL BE PERFORMED BY HOLDER OF
VALID CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION
FROM RELEVANT AUTHORITY
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USE OF GAS FITTING, APPLIANCE USE OF GAS FITTING, APPLIANCE
AND EQUIPMENTAND EQUIPMENT
NO GAS FITTING, GAS APPLIANCE OR GAS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED UNLESS IT HAS BEEN TESTED AND CERTIFIED AND APPROVED BY :
– THE GOVERNMENT OR – ITS AGENT OR – A PERSON ACCREDITED BY THE
GOVERNMENT
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MANUFACTURERS, ASSEMBLERS AND
IMPORTERS
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL TO CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL TO MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLE, IMPORTMANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLE, IMPORT
NO PERSON SHALL ASSEMBLE OR MANUFACTURE, OR IMPORT A GAS FITTING, GAS APPLIANCE OR GAS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT GETTING THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
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APPROVAL OF GAS FITTING, APPROVAL OF GAS FITTING,
APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENTAPPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT
NO GAS FITTING, GAS APPLIANCE OR GAS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ASSEMBLED, MANUFACTURED, IMPORTED OR SOLD UNLESS IT HAS BEEN TESTED AND CERTIFIED AND APPROVED BY :
– THE GOVERNMENT OR – ITS AGENT OR – A PERSON ACCREDITED BY THE
GOVERNMENT
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INSTALLATION OF GAS APPLIANCEINSTALLATION OF GAS APPLIANCE
• No person shall install appliance without:
– Pressure testing connection for gas
tightness
– Ensuring all controls are working
– Ensuring operating pressure is as
recommended by manufacturer
– Ensuring adequate ventilation
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CONNECTION FOR GAS SUPPLYCONNECTION FOR GAS SUPPLY
No gas shall be taken from the gas main pipe until –
• Agreement has to be entered into between the parties
• Installation has been inspected and tested and found to be safe by a competent person
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PART VI - MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
• Installation shall be maintained in good and efficient working order to ensure safety
• Competent person shall check, test and certify : Domestic gas installations once every three
years Other gas installations once every two
years.
• Inspection and test may be made by director general before licence renewal
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REPAIRSREPAIRS
• Competent person shall carry out or supervise repair and maintenance works
• Work procedure approved by competent person shall be submitted to director general or licensee for approval
• Where gas is leaking, competent person may make necessary emergency repairs
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REGULATOR
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
REGULATORREGULATOR TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE
LEGISLATION THROUGH:
FORMULATION OF MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION INSPECTION AND AUDITS ADVISE AND PROMOTION INVESTIGATION ARBITRATION LEGAL ACTION
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The Responsibilities For A Safe and Reliable Gas Installation
Regulator
Set minimum requirementsIssues licenses and approvalsEnforce legislative requirementsAdvice and promote
Gas Supplier
Gas supply pressureOverpressure protectionGas temperatureGas conditioningContinuity of supplyGas meteringGas qualityGas CVGas odourGas billingSafe designSafe constructionSafe operationMaintenanceRepairEmergency measures
Responsible Person
Safe operationMaintenance
Competent Persons
Design & installation of pipeworksDesign & installation of fluesDesign & installation of ventilationPipeline identification and markingLocation and route selectionMaterials and component selectionSizing and strength requirementsCorrosion protectionTesting & commissioningConsumer instructionCertification of designCertification of completed worksCertification of testingsRegular inspections
Pipeline Contractor
Design & installation of pipeworksDesign & installation of fluesDesign & installation of ventilationPipeline identification and markingLocation and route selectionMaterials and component selectionSizing and strength requirementsCorrosion protectionTesting & commissioningConsumer instruction
Fitting, Equipment & ApplianceManufacturer / Importer
Appliance mechanical safetyAppliance gas tightnessAppliance flame-failure safetyAppliance fire guardingAppliance surface temperatureAppliance electrical safetyMarking for gas type and pressureInstallation instructionsOperating instructions
Safe andReliable GasInstallation
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ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY
1. Supply gas without licence RM100,000 or 5 yearsjail or both
2. Failure to comply with licenceconditions
RM10,000 or furtherRM1000 everydayoffence continues
3. Negligently tampers with ordamages pipeline or installationcausing injury or damage
RM100,000 or 5 yearsjail or both
4. Diverting pipeline for extractinggas, altering meter index, etc.
RM5,000 or 3 years jailor both
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ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY
5. Undertaking without authority worknear pipeline or installation
RM5,000 or 2 yearsjail or both
6. Obstruction of Officer RM5000 or 2 yearsor both
7. Failure to attend inquiry RM3,000 or 1 yearjail or both
8. Other offences RM50,000 ORRM1,000 everydayoffence continues
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LESSONS LEARNT
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BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion)
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BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion)
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DOMESTIC GAS PIPING ACCIDENT
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