Specifies the requirements for safe management of a fuel gas distribution network throughout the life cycle of all elements of that network. The requirements apply to the life cycle of new assets in new or existing systems, but the Sections on operations, maintenance, repair and decommissioning are suitable for application to existing assets in existing systems. <\/p>\n
Scope<\/b><\/p>\n
This Standard specifies requirements for safe management of a fuel gas distribution network throughout the life cycle of all elements of that network.
\u00a0Appendix\u00a0A describes life-cycle phases.
The requirements apply to the life cycle of new assets in new or existing systems, but the Sections on operations, maintenance, repair and decommissioning are suitable for application to existing assets in existing systems.
Gas distribution networks within the scope of this Standard comprise of all facilities between the outlets of all city gate supply points or equivalent (being wherever pressure is reduced to below 1050\u00a0kPa), or for an LP Gas network the point of entry to the network operator\u2019s facility, and the outlet of the consumer\u2019s meter assemblies, as detailed in Figure\u00a01.2.
Detailed requirements for design and materials, construction, testing and commissioning of steel and plastic mains and services within a network, are specified by reference to\u2014
AS\u00a01697 for steel mains and services; and
AS\u00a03723 for plastic mains and services.
Details for design and maintenance of gas control plant and equipment associated with the distribution network are specified by reference to\u2014
AS\u00a04041 for design of above ground steel pipework and facilities; and
AS\u00a03873 for maintenance of above ground facilities. <\/p>\n
Some requirements of this Standard are suitable for consumer piping operating at >200\u00a0kPa, being not otherwise provided in AS\u00a05601. The operator of such piping should decide which requirements are appropriate, and should obtain any necessary agreement from the regulator having jurisdiction over the operation of that piping.
The relevant technical regulator may regard this Standard as appropriate for other than fuel gas.
AG\u00a0606 (to be AS 4568) provides guidance for preparation of a Safety and Operating Plan for gas networks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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