Appendix V — Work on the Gas Supply System

This Appendix applies only to work on gas supply systems ahead of the outlet of the meter set assembly, or of the service regulator when there is no meter.

(a) Serving Gas Supplier's Main

No person, unless in the employ of or authorized by the gas supply company shall open or make connections with gas main.

(b) Serving Gas Piping

No person, unless in the employ of or authorized by the gas supply company, shall repair, alter, open or make connections to the services gas piping or do any other work on the parts of the gas supply system up to the meter set assembly or the service regulator when there is no meter.

(c) Meter or Service Regulator When a Meter is not provided

No person, unless in the employ of or authorized by the gas supply company, shall disconnect the inlet of the gas meter or service regulator when there is no meter, nor move such meter or regulator. A gas fitter may disconnect the outlet of such a meter or regulator from the house piping only when necessary. He shall make the joint at the meter or service regulator outlet when there is no meter, carefully replacing all insulating fittings or insulating parts of such fittings, and shall leave the gas turned off at the meter or regulator unless the gas supply company's rules require or allow deviation from this procedure

(d) Notify Gas Supply Company of any Repairs Needed In case any work done by a gas fitter reveals the need for repairs or alterations on any part of the gas supply system, the gas supply company shall be notified promptly of this fact.

(e) Notify Gas Supply Company of any Leakage

If gas is leaking from any part of the gas supply system, a gas fitter or plumber not in the employ of the gas supply company may make necessary repairs and shall promptly notify the gas supply company.