Singapore legislation

Section 80

of Public Utilities Act

Section 80

Prevention of escape of gas

(1)

Where a public gas licensee has reasonable cause to suspect that gas supplied by it is escaping, or may escape, in any premises, any person authorised by the licensee may, on production of some duly authenticated document showing his authority, enter the premises, inspect any item of gas plant, carry out any work necessary to prevent the escape and take any other steps necessary to avert danger to life or property.

(2)

Where a public gas licensee has reasonable cause to suspect that gas supplied or conveyed by it which has escaped has entered, or may enter any premises, any person authorised by the licensee may, on production of some duly authenticated document showing his authority, enter the premises and take any steps necessary to avert danger to life or property.