Entry during continuance of supplyE+W+S
23(1)Any officer authorised by a [F1gas transporter] may at all reasonable times, on the production of some duly authenticated document showing his authority, enter a consumer’s premises for the purpose of—E+W+S
(a)inspecting gas fittings;
(b)ascertaining the quantity of gas conveyed to the premises;
(c)exercising the power conferred on the transporter by paragraph 3(5) above;
(d)performing the duty imposed on the transporter by paragraph 15 or 16 above;
(e)exercising the power conferred on the transporter by paragraph 17(6) above; or
(f)in the case of premises where the transporter has reason to believe that a compressor or compressed air or extraneous gas is being used, inspecting the premises and ascertaining whether the provisions of paragraph 17 above are being complied with.
(2)Any officer authorised by a relevant gas supplier or relevant gas shipper may at all reasonable times, on the production of some duly authenticated document showing his authority, enter a consumer’s premises for the purpose of—
(a)inspecting gas fittings;
(b)ascertaining the quantity of gas supplied or conveyed to the premises; or
[F2(c)exercising a power conferred by paragraph 3(5) or 7(3)(a) (and testing gas fittings, and making any adjustments required for their safe operation, after the exercise of the power).]
(3)In this paragraph “compressor ”, “compressed air ” and “extraneous gas ” have the same meanings as in paragraph 17 above, and any reference to a relevant gas supplier or relevant gas shipper includes a reference to a person who has been or is about to become such a supplier or shipper.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2B para. 23 substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 108, Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 2(1); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
F2Sch. 2B para. 23(2)(c) substituted (1.10.2001) by 2000 c. 27, s. 84(4); S.I. 2001/3266, arts. 1(2), 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-20)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 2B para. 23(1)(b) extended (8.11.1995 with effect as mentioned by Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 28(1) of the amending Act) by 1995 c. 45, s. 17(1), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 28(1); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2