As mentioned in our July 2022 NewsFlash, the Gas Technical Regulators of Australia have published an updated version of the Rules and you can download a copy HERE.
This version introduces a new category of gas equipment called High Risk Gas equipment. The gas products listed under this category will be required to undergo safety critical testing every 2 years as part of post certification surveillance activities. The safety critical testing is limited testing and defined by the Gas Technical Regulators of Australia. You can download a copy of the list of products covered and the testing required HERE.
The equipment under this category are:
* Open flued indoor water heaters
* Open flued space heaters
* Flueless space heaters
* Type 2 open flued decorative effect appliances
Note: Limited to efficient decorative appliances as detailed in Clause 5.2.101 of AS/NZS5263.1.8
* Domestic gas refrigerators
* Radiant gas heaters
Note: Limited to area heaters, table top heaters and heaters for non-residential indoor use, excluding overhead radiant tube heaters
* LP portable and mobile appliances
Note: limited to cookers with enclosed cartridges, and heaters.
* Hose and hose assemblies
Note: Limited to class A, B, C, and D hoses
The High Risk Safety Critical Testing equipment list will be reviewed by the Gas Technical Regulators bi-annually at which time changes to the list and requirements will be considered. Determining factors to reduce or increase the testing will include:
* Field incidents and investigations
* Standard changes
* Input from industry stakeholders
* Other relevant evidence demonstrating a change in risk
*Recalls
AGA will be in touch with affected Certificate Holders to assist with management of this new requirement and with testing as required.
Please contact your AGA Client Manager if you have any queries.