Our August 2020 NewsFlash outlined the required transition dates to update AGA Certificates to the new Type 27 cylinder and appliance connection. This is based on a publication date of relevant Standards being October 2020.
The transition dates as advised for AGA Certifications are as follows:
Before 1st April 2021 (LPG Cylinder Valves)
The Type 27 valve becomes mandatory on new leisure cylinders – All AGA Cylinder and LPG valve Certifications must be updated before this date.
Before 1st October 2021 (LPG Leisure Appliances and LPG Regulators)
The Type 27 appliance connection becomes mandatory on appliances – All AGA LPG leisure appliances and LPG regulator Certifications must be updated before this date.
In addition to updating AGA Certifications, we have been advised by the Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC) of the relevant transition dates relating to selling and re-testing cylinders and leisure appliances in the field. These dates are as follows which again is based on Standard publication dates of October 2020:
Between 1st April 2021 and 30th September 2021 (LPG Cylinder Valves)
Both Type 21 (POL) and Type 27 cylinder valves can be sold as parts and inserted in new or retested cylinders.
After 1st October 2021 (LPG Cylinder Valves)
Type 21 (POL) valves cannot be
* Sold individually or as part of a new cylinders.
* Inserted in retested/requalified cylinders.
Type 27 valves must be used.
Between 1st October 2021 and 30th September 2031 (LPG Cylinder Valves)
The Type 21 (POL) valve remains approved for its service life until retest/re-qualification
Between 1st October 2021 and 31st March 2022 (LPG Leisure Appliances and LPG Regulators)
Both Type 21 (POL) and Type 27 connections on leisure appliances are allowed when sold.
After 1st April 2022 (LPG Leisure Appliances and LPG Regulators)
Only LPG leisure appliances and LPG regulators with a Type 27 cylinder connection are allowed to be sold.
Please contact your AGA Client Manager or email AGA at office@aga.asn.au if you have any questions.