Singapore legislation

Clause 67

Power to disconnect and interrupt supply of gas

(1)

Where, on the occurrence of a fire or on the reasonable expectation or occurrence of an operational emergency, a gas transporter, a licensed gas service worker or an authorised officer is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary —

(a)

in the interests of public safety;

(b)

in order to repair damaged gas pipelines or gas service pipes;

(c)

in order to avoid undue interference with the efficient conveyance of gas and shipping of gas to consumers;

(d)

for the construction of any new work, alteration to or the maintenance of any existing work;

(e)

for the installation, change or removal of any meter; or

(f)

for the conservation of the supply of gas,the gas transporter or licensed gas service worker or authorised officer, as the case may be, may immediately disconnect or divert the supply of gas to any premises and shall immediately thereafter give notice in writing of the disconnection or diversion to the owner or occupier of the premises.

(2)

A gas transporter, licensed gas service worker or authorised officer shall not be liable under this section in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by any person by reason of —

(a)

any failure to provide or delay in providing any supply of gas or any associated gas fitting or gas appliance; or

(b)

any failure, interruption, suspension or restriction of any supply of gas which has not been caused by the negligence of the gas transporter, licensed gas service worker or authorised officer, as the case may be.

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