You will be required to comply with this standard if you intend to construct a pipeline. This applies to any pipelines used to carry:
- petroleum
- oxygen
- carbon dioxide
- hydrogen
- nitrogen
- compressed air
- sulphuric acid
- methanol.
All pipelines must be constructed in accordance with this standard, and with Australian Standard AS 2885.2. In addition, before commencing construction, you must have a Safety Management Plan. The Plan must contain a construction safety plan prepared in accordance with this Standard.
This standard specifies the requirements for the design and construction of pipelines used for the transmission of liquids such as:
- natural and manufactured gas
- liquefied petroleum gas
- natural gasoline
- crude oil
- natural gas liquids
- liquid petroleum products.
