Registration of a Business to Install and Repair LPG Fuel Systems in Motor Vehicles - Victoria

Description

You will require this registration if you intend to operate a business that installs liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems to motor vehicles, or services and repairs LPG fuel systems.

This registration exists to ensure LPG fuel systems are installed safety. Repair means any repair to the vehicle which involves opening the high pressure LPG lines to the atmosphere.

Whenever an LPG system is installed in a vehicle, the vehicles owner must supply VicRoads with an LPG conversion report. The conversion report must include a LPG Compliance Plate. Compliance plates are only issued to Victorian businesses that are registered with the Automotive Alternative Fuels Registration Board.

Please consult the responsible agency for more information and to ascertain the level of compliance (if any) that may be required.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

In order to be eligible for registration you must:

  • pass an initial inspection of your workshop by the Board to determine whether your premises and equipment comply with Australian Standards
  • ensure that at least 50% of your employees are accredited by the Board to undertake LPG conversions and repairs
  • ensure that all LPG conversions or repairs are undertaken by a person accredited with the Board, or directly supervised and checked by a person accredited with the board who has at least three years continuous accreditation
  • hold a valid public liability insurance policy covering conversion and repair claims
  • pay the required fees.

Please consult the Automotive Alternative Fuels Registration Board for further information.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You must immediately notify the AAFRB should there be a change of business premises or change of ownership or ABN / ACN.

Duration

Twelve months.

Expiry

31 December each year.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $712.80

Fees for 2018-19.
Renew Renewal All $324.00

Fees for 2018-19.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All LPG Business Registration Application - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Road Safety Act 1986 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2009 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Please lodge your application form (together with payment) directly with the AAFRB. You will need to attach to your application a copy of your certificate of incorporation and / or your registration of business name.

Administering agency

Automotive Alternative Fuels Registration Board

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Automotive Alternative Fuels Registration Board
Operating address: 1/462 Burwood Road
Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Mailing address: PO BOX 3114
Auburn, Victoria 3123
Phone: 03 9818 4304
Fax: 03 9815 1540
Email: aafrb@aafrb.com.au
Website: Automotive Alternative Fuels Registration Board (Opens in new window)