Gas Act 2001 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Gas Retailers, Gas Importers and General Provisions
39. Notice of obstruction of gas main or other apparatus
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Where any gas pipeline, internal pipe or other apparatus placed in, on, over, under, upon, along or across any premises becomes obstructed or in any way damaged, the occupier of the premises must, immediately on the obstruction or damage coming to the occupier’s knowledge, give notice thereof to the gas transporter, relevant gas shipper or relevant gas retailer.
gas pipeline
“gas pipeline” means a gas transmission pipeline, a gas main or a gas service pipe;
Any occupier who neglects to give notice under subsection (1) after acquiring such knowledge shall be guilty of an offence and the occupier’s premises may be disconnected by the gas transporter or the supply of gas to the occupier’s premises may be discontinued by the relevant gas shipper or relevant gas retailer until the necessary repairs are effected or the obstruction is removed.
occupier
“occupier” means the person in occupation of any premises and includes the person having the charge, management or control of the premises either on the person’s own account or as agent for another person, but does not include a lodger;