80. Prevention of escape of gas
Feedback & supportWhere 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.
public gas licensee
“public gas licensee” means a person who is authorised by a public licence to carry out the function of producing, transmitting and supplying gas;
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.
gas
“gas” means any substance in a gaseous state supplied through pipes and used for cooking or heating purposes, but does not include gas supplied to a public gas licensee and liquefied petroleum gas;