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Gas Act 2001 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Gas Retailers, Gas Importers and General Provisions

53. Entry for preventing escapes of gas, etc.

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(1)

Where a gas transporter has reasonable cause to suspect that —

(a)

gas conveyed by it is escaping, or may escape, in any premises; or

(b)

gas so conveyed which has escaped has entered, or may enter, any premises,any person authorised by the gas transporter may immediately and without notice enter the premises, inspect the gas fittings or gas plant, carry out any work or other steps necessary to avert danger to life or property.

(2)

Where a gas transporter has reasonable cause to suspect that —

(a)

gas conveyed through gas mains by some other person is escaping, or may escape, in any premises within the area specified in its gas transporter’s licence; or

(b)

gas so conveyed which has escaped has entered, or may enter, any premises in such an area,any person authorised by the gas transporter may immediately and without notice enter the premises and take any steps necessary to avert danger to life or property.