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Gas worker

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Declaration of lost/stolen/damaged gasfitting permit

Please note: The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety will be affected by Western Power undertaking essential network maintenance and electrical work, which may impact our websites and services on Sunday 21 January 2018. There is a possibility that Energy Safety ’s services may be...

Services

14 Jul 2014

Restoration of expired gasfitting permit

Please note Following recent changes to the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999, a gasfitting permit can be renewed up to 90 days before and no later than 30 days after the date of expiry of the permit. Beyond this 30 day period, you will no longer be able to...

Services

14 Jul 2014

Change of contact details - gas

How to update your contact details Changing your contact details with Energy Safety is now even easier with our new online notification service. How does it work? To use the new notification service you will need to know your licence number (which can be found on the front of your licence or permit...

Services

11 Jun 2014

Notice of intent (NOI)

The notice of intent (NOI) has been developed to advise the gas supplier of a likely significant future gas load that may impact on their supply infrastructure and enable them to monitor the progress of the gasfitting work being carried out. Notice of intent gas Energy Safety intends trialling the...

Notice of intent

16 May 2014

Subscribe to the Energy Bulletin

Energy Bulletins provide electrical and gas 'technical and safety' information, including details of new and amended legislation and standards. Energy Bulletins are of particular interest to electrical and gas workers. Bulletins are produced four times per year. Each edition includes separate...

Energy Bulletin

07 May 2014

Consumer Protection office locations

Consumer Protection has one metropolitan Perth office and six regional locations in Western Australia. Need to submit a payment? Cashier counter services are located at the Cannington office. Payments will no longer be accepted at the Perth office. The cashier services include lodging payments for...

Contact Consumer Protection

29 Apr 2014

Guideline to applying for variation or exemption

This is a guideline to assist in applying for variation/exemptions from prescribed statutory requirements in Western Australia contained in the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999. Introduction An application may be made for a variation/exemption from the...

Variations, exemptions and dispensations

17 Apr 2014

Interpretations of specific regulation or standard requirements

Gas operatives and industry representatives may request Energy Safety to provide an interpretation of a specific requirement of a standard that is listed in schedule 7 of the regulations. Interpretations Existing interpretations PDF 119KB Interpretation of Regulation or Standard request form PDF...

Appliance and equipment approval

17 Apr 2014

Generic and global variations and exemptions

The Director of Energy Safety , under regulation 32(3) of the Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999, has issued the following variations and exemptions from requirements in the codes and standards listed in Schedule 7 of the regulations. Each request has been...

Variations, exemptions and dispensations

17 Apr 2014

Energy industry technical safety regulatory framework

A guide to the energy industry technical safety regulatory framework administered by Energy Safety .

Functions and responsibilities

17 Apr 2014

Publications

Using gas safely in caravans and tents

READ

When was the last time you checked your LP Gas installation to ensure it was safe and complies?

EnergySafety

Brochure

30 May 2014

Energy Bulletin

Energy Bulletins provide electrical and gas technical and safety information, including details of new and amended legislation and standards. Energy Bulletins are of particular interest to electrical...

EnergySafety

Bulletin

30 May 2018

Interpretation of specific code or standard requirements

READ

For gas operatives and industry representative who wish to view the existing interpretations or request an interpretation of a specific code or standard requirement.

EnergySafety

Technical standards

29 Apr 2014

Variations and exemptions

READ

Generic or global variation or exemptions for domestic or commercial or mobile engine installations.

EnergySafety

20 May 2014

Guidelines for approval of Type B gas appliances

READ

These guidelines have been developed and issued by the Director of Energy Safety, EnergySafety Division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Western Australia.

EnergySafety

Guide / handbook

29 Jun 2017

Code of Practice for Inspectors (Gas)

READ

This document aims to assist people designated or planning to be designated as an inspector (gas). It provides information on the designation; the powers and limitations of an inspector (gas) under the Energy Coordination Act 1994; and the principles and practices that an inspector (gas) is expected to follow when carrying out their duties.

EnergySafety

Code of practice

29 Jun 2017

Change of name for gasfitting permit or gasfitting authorisation

READ

This application form is used to notify Energy Safety of a change of name to your gasfitting permit or gasfitting authorisation.

EnergySafety

Form – application

02 May 2014

Converting a certificate of competency to a gasfitting permit

READ

This application form is used to convert your certificate of compentency to a gasfitting permit. Fact sheet - gasfitting certificate of competency to permit This fact sheet explains what your...

EnergySafety

Form – application

01 Feb 2018

Lost or stolen gasfitting permit

READ

This application form is used to advise Energy Safety of a lost or stolen gasfitting permit or gasfitting authorisation and apply for a replacement card.

EnergySafety

Form – application

02 May 2014

Gasfitting authorisation application

READ

This application form is used to apply for a gasfitting authorisation.

EnergySafety

Form – application

30 Nov 2017

Announcements

Renewed warning about dodgy tradesman (Christopher Brocklebank)

Consumer Protection has issued another warning about a rogue tradesman who continues to take substantial deposits from consumers but fails to carry out or complete the work. Christopher Brocklebank of Woodvale, trading as Perth Evaporative Air & Gas Services and Elements ‘Hearth, Wind and Fire’ of Wangara, was due to face a trial in the Perth Magistrates Court in early July on seven charges...

Consumer Protection

Media release

14 Jul 2014

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