AS / NZS 1596 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas - ACT - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need to comply with this standard if you are involved in the installation, connection, repair, maintenance or operation of consumer piping systems or appliances.

This code sets out the requirements for LP (Liquid Phase) gas storage and handling in relating to:

design
construction
commissioning
fire protection
impact protection
leakage testing.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	AS / NZS 1596:2014 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas (Opens in new window)	Important

Act(s) name

Gas Safety Act 2000 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Enquiries

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Australian Capital Territory
Mailing address:	GPO BOX 158 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Phone:	13 22 81
Phone:	02 6207 1923
Email:	environment@act.gov.au

Supporting information

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-topics/dangerous-goods-and-hazardous-substances/liquid-petroleum-gas-lpg-safety (Opens in new window)

AS / NZS 1596 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas - Australian Capital Territory