FAQ's ? - SAGAS

Domestic/Commercial/Industrial Pre/Post type installations

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?

What natural gas standards apply to gas installations?

What is SANS 13577 and will it replace SANS 329?

Is it clear that all new thermoprocessing installations must be tested to 7 Bar for a period of 24 hours?

Can a practitioner modify a LPG appliance for use with Natural Gas?

What will be the consequences if one allows a modified installation?

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?

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?

Do I need a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for a gas installation and why?

Does a generic COC exist?

What is the assurance on receiving a Gas Certificate of Conformity (CoC) really mean to the User?

On change of ownership, is the COC transferable to the new user or owner?

What if I don’t receive a CoC for my gas installation?

I work internally on my company’s gas system; must I issue a CoC for internal gas work done?

Issuing of CoC’s for maintenance, repairs etc

Keeping records of CoC issued for internal gas work done and providing those for reregistration and the reasons why

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