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[F117(1)Where a consumer uses gas for working or supplying a compressor, that is to say—E+W+S
(a)an engine, gas compressor or other similar apparatus; or
(b)any apparatus liable to produce in any main of the [F2gas transporter] a pressure less than atmospheric pressure,
he shall, if so required by the transporter by notice, fix in a suitable position and keep in use an appliance provided by him which will effectually prevent F3. . . inconvenience F3. . . being caused to persons by reason that he and they are supplied with gas conveyed through the same system.
(2)Where a consumer uses for or in connection with the consumption of gas—
(a)any air at high pressure ( “compressed air ”); or
(b)any gaseous substance not conveyed by the [F2gas transporter] ( “extraneous gas ”),
he shall, if so required [F4other than for the purpose of preventing danger]by the transporter by notice, fix in a suitable position and keep in use an appliance provided by him which will effectually prevent the admission of the compressed air or extraneous gas into the service pipe or into any main through which gas is conveyed by the transporter.
(3)Where a person is required by this paragraph to keep in use any appliance, he shall at his own expense keep it in proper order and repair, and repair, renew or replace it if it is not in proper order or repair.
(4)A consumer shall not be entitled to use a compressor, or any apparatus for using compressed air or extraneous gas, unless he has given to the [F2gas transporter] not less than 14 days’ notice of his intention to do so; but this sub-paragraph shall not apply to the use of any compressor or apparatus which was lawfully in use immediately before the appointed day.
(5)If a consumer makes default in complying with any provision of this paragraph [F5or regulation 38 of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 or directions made thereunder], the [F2gas transporter] may disconnect the consumer’s premises.
(6)The [F2gas transporter] shall have power to disconnect, remove, test and replace any appliance which a consumer is required by this paragraph [F5or regulation 38 of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 or directions made thereunder]to keep in use; and any expenses incurred by the transporter under this sub-paragraph shall, if the appliance is found in proper order and repair, be paid by the transporter, but otherwise shall be paid by the consumer.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2B inserted (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 9(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
F2Words in Sch. 2B para. 17 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)
F3Words in Sch. 2B para. 17(1) deleted (31.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2451, reg. 41(2)(a)
F4Words in Sch. 2B para. 17(2) added (31.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2451, reg. 41(2)(b)
F5Words in Sch. 2B para. 17(5)(6) added (31.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2451, reg. 41(2)(c)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 2B para. 17(1)(2) extended (8.11.1995 with effect as mentioned by Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 25 of the extending Act) by 1995 c. 45, s. 17(1), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 25; S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
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