For domestic/commercial – SANS 827. For Industrial Thermoprocessing – SANS 13577. Also take into consideration the normative references within each standard and SANS 347 where applicable.
Category Archives: FAQ
As a gas practitioner, if I come across an unsafe or dangerous installation and the owner or lessee refuses to fix the problem, what should I do?
If the installation is non-conforming or potentially dangerous you should explain the concern to the owner or lessee and advise of the obligation to maintain and operate a gas installation in a safe manner. If the installation is immediately dangerous, explain the dangers to the owner and, if the owner does not allow you to isolate the gas or fix the problem, immediately report the matter to SAGA via Non-Conformance Report on www.sagas.co.za. and telephonic […]
As a gas practitioner, am I responsible for the safety of the equipment and fittings I install, and how can I be sure about the safety of these fittings and appliances?
You must comply with all applicable requirements of the OHS Act and PER including required health and safety standards Gas appliances and pressure equipment need to have SGES or SAS verification permits. As a gas practitioner you are obliged to ensure that a valid permit is in one’s possesion before you install the appliance/equipment.
