Dangerous Substances Regulations 1981 (SA)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
being
No. 75 of 1981:
as varied by
No. 186 of 1981:
Gaz . 19 November 1981, p. 1607 No. 158 of 1983:Gaz . 29 September 1983, p. 10232 No. 111 of 1986:Gaz . 26 June 1986, p. 16573 No. 241 of 1986:
Gaz . 18 December 1986, p. 18824
No. 158 of 1987: | No. 137 of 1988: |
No. 127 of 1989: No. 43 of 1990: No. 111 of 1990: No. 36 of 1991: No. 102 of 1991: No. 16 of 1992: No. 73 of 1992: No. 17 of 1993: No. 83 of 1993: No. 102 of 1993: No. 80 of 1994: No. 71 of 1995: No. 109 of 1996: No. 90 of 1997: No. 4 of 1998: No. 140 of 1998: |
1 Came into operation (except regs. 8-10, 12-23, 33-36, 38-55, 57, 58 and Scheds. 1-10) 1 July 1981; remainder of regulation came into operation 1 October 1981: reg. 2.
2 Came into operation 1 October 1983: reg. 3.
3 Came into operation 1 July 1986: reg. 2.
4 Came into operation (except new Divs. III & IV of Part VIIIA (as inserted by reg. 13)) 1 April 1987: reg. 2(1); new Divs. III & IV of Part VIIIA (as inserted by reg. 13) came into operation 1 October 1987: reg. 2(2).
5 Came into operation 1 August 1987: reg. 2.
6 Came into operation 1 August 1988: reg. 2.
7 Came into operation 1 July 1989: reg. 2.
8 Came into operation 1 July 1990: reg. 2.
9 Came into operation 1 July 1991: reg. 2.
10 Came into operation 1 July 1992: reg. 2.
11 Came into operation 1 March 1993: reg. 2.
12 Came into operation 1 June 1993: reg. 2.
13 Came into operation 1 July 1993: reg. 2.
14 Came into operation 1 July 1994: reg. 2.
15 Came into operation 1 July 1995: reg. 2.
16 Came into operation 1 July 1996: reg. 2.
17 Came into operation 1 July 1997: reg. 2.
18 Came into operation 8 January 1998: reg. 2.
19 Came into operation 1 July 1998: reg. 2.
1. These regulations may be cited as theDangerous Substances Regulations, 1981 .
3. These regulations are divided into Parts as follows:Part I—Preliminary
Short Title and Commencement
Division into Parts
Interpretation
Dangerous Substances
Part II—Licences and Permits
Application for Licence to Keep Prescribed Dangerous Substances
Application for Autogas Permit
Part III—General Requirements
Accidents
Duties of Employers and Employees
Part IV—Conveyance of Dangerous Substances
Part V—Keeping Prescribed Dangerous Substances: Class 2
Declaration as to Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Quality and Odour
Keeping
Cylinders and Tanks
Part VI—Installation and Maintenance of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment for Internal
Combustion Engines
Gas Fitting Work Autogas Permits Conditions of Autogas Permits
Certificates of Compliance
Part VII—Keeping Prescribed Dangerous Substances: Class 3
Declaration as to Class 3 Dangerous Substances
Application of Part
Interpretation
Keeping
Packages and Tanks
Part VIII—Pipelines
Part IX—Miscellaneous
Inspector’s Certificate
Penalty
Notices
Prescribed Bodies
4. (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:"autogas permit" means a permit issued under these regulations by the Director;
"Class 6 substance" means a substance which is a Class 6 substance, and in one of the
packaging groups for toxic substances, within the meaning of the Code;
"Class 8 substance" means a substance which is a Class 8 substance, and in one of the
packaging groups for corrosive substances, within the meaning of the Code;
"the Code" means the fifth edition of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail prepared by the Federal Office of Road Safety and the standing national Advisory Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and endorsed by the Australian Transport Advisory Council and the Ministerial Council on Road Transport;
"cylinder" means a metal package that:
has a water capacity exceeding 0.1 litre and not exceeding 500 litres; and | |
is designed to contain gases under pressure; |
"flammable liquid" means a substance which is a Class 3 substance, and in one of the
packaging groups for flammable liquids, within the meaning of the Code;
"gas fitting work" means the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, modification, connection or disconnection of pipes, fittings or equipment used for or designed for use in the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas as a fuel in an internal combustion engine but does not include the actual connection or disconnection of portable liquefied petroleum gas storage cylinders;
"industrial premises" means industrial premises of the class or kind to which section 24 of
the
Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Act, 1972-1978 applies;"installation" means any liquefied petroleum gas arrangement consisting of any number of cylinders or storage tanks, together with metering equipment and associated pipe work provided for supplying liquefied petroleum gas as a fuel to an internal combustion engine;
"licensed premises" means premises in relation to which a licence under section 15 of the
Act is, for the time being, in force;
"liquefied petroleum gas" means a liquid which is a mixture of hydrocarbons, basically consisting of butane or butenes, propane or propene, or any mixture of them, or any of them, and is a dangerous substance of Class 2;
"manufactured product" means paint, lacquer, polish, adhesive, varnish or similar substance the composition of which includes resin, wax, pigment or similar solid material comprising at least 10 per cent of its composition the remainder of its composition consisting of at least one dangerous substance of Class 3;
"package" means a container of or for dangerous substances but does not include:
a tank; | ||||
a freight container; or | ||||
a container that: | ||||
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a vehicle or any device, machinery or equipment;
"packaging group" in relation to a substance means the packaging group for the substance
determined in accordance with the Code;
"rural industry" means any activity carried on in or upon:
any farm, orchard, vineyard or agricultural or pastoral holding in connection with dairying, poultry farming, bee farming, the sowing, raising, harvesting or treatment of grain, fodder, fruit or any other crop or farm produce (whether grown for food or not), the management, rearing or grazing of horses, cattle, sheep or other livestock, the shearing or crutching of sheep; the classing, scouring, sorting or pressing of wool; or | |
any flower or vegetable market garden or nursery; |
"tank" means a container having a water capacity:
in the case of liquids, in excess of 250 litres; or | |
in the case of gases under pressure, in excess of 500 litres; |
"the Act" means the
Dangerous Substances Act, 1979-1980 .
(2) In these regulations a reference to a substance of a particular class is a reference to a substance of that class within the meaning of the Code.
(3) Subject to subregulation (4), any reference in these regulations to a standard or code of practice shall be construed as a reference to that standard or code of practice as it is in force from time to time.
(4) A reference to the Code will be taken to be a reference to the Code as it was in force immediately before 1 January 1998.
(2) The application must be completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in schedule 2.
(3) Where an applicant fails to provide sufficient information to enable the Director to determine whether or not the premises conform with the Act and these regulations, the Director may require the applicant to provide such additional information as may be necessary to enable the Director to make that determination.
(4) The fee for the issue or renewal of a licence on an application under this regulation is prescribed by schedule 3.
7. (1) An application for an autogas permit shall be in the form set out in Schedule 5.(2) The fee for such a permit shall be as is set out in Schedule 3.
(2) Subject to subregulation (5) of this regulation where an accident occurs involving a vehicle in or on which any dangerous substance is being conveyed the owner of the vehicle shall give to the Director a notice in writing setting out the particulars required by subregulation (3) of this regulation.
(3) The particulars which a notice given pursuant to these regulations must contain are:
time, date and place of accident; | |
the name and address of any person involved in the accident; | |
details of any personal injuries suffered by any person involved in the accident; | |
if any person dies as a result of the accident, the name and last address of such person; | |
where an accident occurs in or on licensed premises and a dangerous substance caused or contributed to the accident the name and class of such dangerous substance; | |
where any vehicle is involved in the accident, the registered number, name and address of the driver, the name and class of the dangerous substance being conveyed. |
(4) The notice must be given to the Director within twenty-four hours of the accident.
(5) A notice need not be given under subregulation (1) of this regulation unless the accident
results:
in the death of any person; | |
in any person suffering personal injury which is likely to incapacitate the person injured for three days or more; or | |
from or in any fire or explosion. |
where he is required to provide a respiratory protective device, provide one which complies with Australian Standards 1715 and 1716 "Respiratory Protective Devices"; | |
where he is required to provide an eye protection device provide one which complies with Australian Standards 1336, 1337 and 1338 "Industrial Eye Protectors"; | |
where he is required to provide gloves provide those which comply with Australian Standard 2161 "Industrial Safety Gloves and Mittens"; | |
where he is required to provide a safety helmet provide one which complies with Australian Standards 1800 and 1801 "Industrial Safety Helmets"; | |
where he is required to provide safety footwear provide such footwear which complies with Australian Standard 2210 "Safety Footwear"; | |
keep such safety equipment or protective clothing in good repair and condition; and | |
provide reasonable instruction to his employees as to the hazards and risks involved in the performance of their duties and in the use of any safety equipment or protective clothing provided for their use. |
(2) A person who during the course of his employment handles or comes into contact with any dangerous substance and whose employer has pursuant to this regulation supplied him with an item of protective clothing or a piece of safety equipment shall not fail to make use of that item of clothing or piece of equipment when he is required to do so by his employer.
10. (1) In this regulation—"
ADG 6 " means the sixth edition of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail approved by the Ministerial Council for Road Transport, endorsed by the Australian Transport Council and published by the Federal Office of Road Safety;"
technical matter " includes—
any form of assessment; or | |
a requirement of a technical or operational nature. |
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), a person must, in relation to the conveyance of a dangerous substance in the course of trade, commerce or industry, comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to the person.
(3) If—
a duty or requirement under the Code operates in connection with a technical matter under the Code that is also the subject of a technical matter under ADG 6; and | |
there is an inconsistency between the technical matter under the Code and the technical matter under ADG 6; and | |
a person complies with the technical matter under ADG 6 in connection with the performance of that duty or the meeting of that requirement, |
a person will not be in breach of subregulation (2) to the extent of the inconsistency.
(2) No person shall sell any liquefied petroleum gas unless it complies with the requirements set out in subregulation (1) of this regulation.
(2) Any person may keep in any premises the following quantities of liquefied petroleum
gas:
up to 250 kilograms for any purpose provided that it is contained in cylinders or tanks; | |
any quantity provided that it is contained in disposable non-refillable containers. |
(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2) of this regulation:
the quantity of liquefied petroleum gas contained in cylinders or tanks shall be deemed to be the aggregate capacity of all cylinders or tanks stored in or on the premises at any one time; | |
no cylinder in use in or on industrial premises shall when located and used in accordance with the appropriate requirements of Australian Standard 1596 "SAA LP Gas Code" be included for the purpose of determining the aggregate quantity kept. |
15. No person shall:
manufacture or construct any cylinder or tank intended for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas or any vaporiser unless the design of that cylinder, tank or vaporiser complies with the requirements of Australian Standard 1596 "SAA LP Gas Code"; or | |
substantially alter any cylinder, tank or vaporiser unless the alterations comply with the requirements of Australian Standard 1596 "SAA LP Gas Code". |
he is at least 18 years of age; and | |
he complies with the filling instructions set out in Schedule 6. |
(2) Where a person has been granted a licence to keep liquefied petroleum gas in any premises he shall at or near to any point on those premises at which liquefied petroleum gas is dispensed into the fuel container of any vehicle prominently display a notice containing the filling instructions as set out in Schedule 6.
bear a class label conforming to the description set out in Part 1 of Australian Standard 1216
"Classification and Class Labels for Dangerous Goods" in respect of dangerous goods of Class 2.1.
(2) Each side of a label for a cylinder shall be at least 100 millimetres in length except in the case of a cylinder, which because of its size, can bear only a smaller label, in which case each side of the label may be less than 100 millimetres in length, but in no case shall any side of the label be less than 20 millimetres in length.
(3) Each side of a label for a tank shall be at least 250 millimetres in length.
(4) The colours and lettering used on a label shall be in accordance with Australian Standards K185 "Colours for Specific Purposes" and 1319 "Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment" respectively.
(5) Every class label required by this regulation shall be maintained or replaced as appropriate so that the identification and hazard information in respect of the contents of the cylinder or tank is clearly indicated at all times.
(6) No person shall store liquefied petroleum gas in any cylinder or tank unless such cylinder or tank bears a class label which complies with this regulation.
21. (1) A person who carries out gas fitting work must ensure—
that the work is carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of Australian Standard 1425 "SAA Automotive L.P. Gas Code"; | ||
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that the installation, and all associated equipment and fittings, comply with the relevant requirements of— | ||
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(A) | A.G. 801—1979 "Interim Requirements for L.P.G. Automotive Vaporiser—Regulators (Converters)"; |
or | |
(B) | A.G. 802—1979 "Interim Requirements for L.P.G. Automotive Fuel Lock-Off Valve (Solenoid or Vacuum)", |
both published by the Australian Gas Association and Australian Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Association Limited.
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
(2) A person must not use an installation for the operation of an internal combustion engine on liquefied petroleum gas unless the installation, and all associated equipment and fittings comply with the relevant requirements of—
Australian Standard 1425 "SAA Automotive L.P. Gas Code"; | ||||||||
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Vaporiser—Regulators (Converters)";
or
(ii) A.G. 802—1979 "Interim Requirements for L.P.G. Automotive Fuel Lock- Off Valve (Solenoid or Vacuum)",
both published by the Australian Gas Association and Australian Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Association Limited.
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), gas fitting work may be carried out by a person who is not the holder of an autogas permit for the performance of the particular class of work if the work is carried out under the direct and personal supervision of a person who is the holder of an autogas permit which permits the person to carry out that class of work.
(3) The holder of an autogas permit who acts as a supervisor for the purposes of subregulation (2)—
must not at any particular time be the supervisor for more than five persons; | |
must ensure that any gas fitting work carried out by a person for whom he or she is the supervisor is in accordance with, and that any relevant installation, and all associated equipment and fittings, comply with, the relevant requirements of these regulations; | |
and | |
must keep a record of the full name and address of each person that he or she supervises, and of the day or days on which he or she supervises each such person. |
Penalty: Division 7 fine.
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(A) | motor mechanic; |
(B) | fitter or turner; |
(C) | electrical mechanic; |
(D) | electrical fitter (automotive); |
or | |
(E) | any other trade that provides skills equivalent to the skills of a trade referred to above; |
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is a fit and proper person to hold the permit. |
(2) Autogas permits must be numbered in consecutive order.
(3) The Director must keep a record of the autogas permits issued under these regulations.
(4) An autogas permit is not transferable.
26. (1) An autogas permit shall not be granted to any person who is under the age of
eighteen years.
(2) Evidence of age satisfactory to the Director shall be produced by the applicant if so
required.
27. (1) An autogas permit shall be signed by the Director or his nominee.(2) The person to whom an autogas permit is granted shall sign the permit where indicated.
(3) An autogas permit may be granted subject to—
conditions in respect of the class of gas fitting work which may be carried out by the person to whom the permit is granted; | |
and | |
such other conditions as the Director thinks fit. |
(4) A condition imposed under subregulation (3)—
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may be varied or revoked at any time by notice in writing served on the holder of the permit. |
(2) Upon proof to the satisfaction of the Director that an autogas permit has been lost, stolen or destroyed the Director may grant a duplicate of the permit.
30. The Director may suspend or revoke an autogas permit if satisfied—
that the grant or renewal of the permit has been obtained improperly; | |
that the holder of the permit has contravened, or failed to comply with, the Act or these regulations; | |
or | |
that the holder of the permit has contravened or failed to comply with a condition imposed in relation to the permit. |
32. The Director shall keep a record of all autogas permits which have been suspended or
revoked.
a certificate of compliance in the form set out in schedule 7; | |
or | |
a metal compliance plate of the size and form set out in schedule 8. |
(2) Where an installation is fitted to a motor vehicle, any person who is involved in the performance of the gas fitting work (either through the actual performance of the work or as a supervisor) must ensure that the holder of an autogas permit undertakes a final inspection of, and tests, the installation and, if the inspection and test are satisfactory—
completes a certificate of compliance issued under subregulation (1) and gives the certificate to the owner of the vehicle or any person apparently authorized by the owner to collect such a certificate; | |
attaches to the vehicle a compliance plate issued under subregulation (1) by riveting or otherwise securely fastening the plate to the vehicle in a conspicuous position adjacent to the liquefied petroleum gas cylinder or storage tank of that installation; | |
and | |
stamp or cause to be stamped on the plate, in letters and figures approximately six millimetres in height, the required particulars in the spaces provided. |
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
(3) Where an installation is repaired and then requires retesting, any person who is involved in the performance of the repair work (either through the actual performances of work or as a supervisor) must ensure that the holder of an autogas permit undertakes an inspection of, and tests, the installation as repaired and, if the inspection and test are satisfactory, completes a certificate of compliance issued under subregulation (1) and give the certificate to the owner of the installation or any person apparently authorized by the owner to collect such a certificate.
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
(4) The holder of an autogas permit must not give a certificate of compliance under subregulation (2) or (3) unless he or she is satisfied that the relevant work, and the installation and all associated equipment and fittings, comply with the requirements of regulation 21(1).
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
(5) Where the holder of an autogas permit gives a certificate of compliance under subregulation (2) or (3), the holder must—
keep a copy of the certificate for at least five years; | |
and | |
post to the Energy Information Centre, Department of Mines and Energy, a further copy of that certificate within seven days of the completion of the relevant work. |
(6) Unless otherwise authorized by the Director, a person to whom a certificate of compliance, or a compliance plate, is issued under subregulation (1) must not authorize or permit another person to use that certificate or plate.
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
(7) A person must not make a statement or entry in a certificate of compliance, or on a
compliance plate, that the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular.
Penalty: Division 6 fine.
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39. The flash point of a flammable liquid shall be determined as follows:
for a liquid having a closed-cup flash point of 50° Celsius or less—the Abel method as described in Part 1 of Australian Standard 2106, "Determination of the Flash Point of Flammable Liquids (Closed Cup)"; and | |
for a liquid having a closed-cup flash point exceeding 50° Celsius as determined by paragraph |
(2) A person may keep in any premises the following quantities of any prescribed dangerous substance of Class 3:
up to 120 litres of Class 3.1 provided that it is contained in packages which have a capacity of not more than 60 litres; | ||||
up to 1 200 litres of Class 3.2; | ||||
up to 5 000 litres of Class 3.1 and up to 5 000 litres of Class 3.2 provided that the premises have an area of not less than two hectares and in or on which premises there is carried on a rural industry and that: | ||||
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any quantity of Class 3.1 provided that it is contained in packages which have a capacity not exceeding 5 litres and where the substances as packaged are manufactured products; | ||||
any quantity of Class 3.2 provided that it is contained in packages which have a capacity not exceeding 25 litres and where the substances as packaged are manufactured products. |
(3) Where any flammable liquid is dispensed by retail sale from an underground tank in or on any licensed premises the maximum quantity of flammable liquid which may be kept at the premises other than in any underground tank shall be as is provided by Table 2.1 (relating to minor storage) of Australian Standard 1940.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1) of this regulation, Australian Standard 1940 shall
be read as if:
a reference to flammable liquids of Class A were a reference to dangerous substances of Class 3.1; and | |
a reference to flammable liquids of Class B were a reference to dangerous substances of Class 3.2. |
(2) No later than seven days after such a tank has been installed the person installing it shall give notice in writing to the Director informing him that the requirements of Australian Standard 1940 as to construction, installation and testing of the tank have been complied with.
(2) The record required to be kept by subregulation (1) of this regulation shall contain the
following details:
the date any flammable liquid is consigned or delivered by him; | |
the quantity consigned or delivered; | |
the name of the flammable liquid consigned or delivered; | |
the name and address of any person to whom the flammable liquid has been consigned or delivered. |
(2) Every package of less than 20 litres nominal capacity used or intended to be used for the storage of flammable liquid shall be a substantial closed container suitable for that purpose.
(3) No person shall sell or use a package unless it complies with the requirements of this
regulation.
(2) No person shall store any flammable liquid in a fixed tank unless it complies with the requirements of subregulation (1) of this regulation.
(2) The Director may retain one copy of all the information supplied and shall return the other copy to the sender.
(2) Each side of a label for a package shall be at least 100 millimetres in length except in the case of a package which, because of its size, can bear only a smaller label, in which case, each side of the label may be less than 100 millimetres in length, but in no case shall any side of the label be less than 20 millimetres in length.
(3) Each side of a label for a tank shall be at least 250 millimetres in length.
(4) This regulation shall not apply to or in respect of a package that contains not more than 5 litres of a dangerous substance of Class 3.2 if the substance as packaged is a manufactured product.
(5) The colours and lettering used on labels shall be in accordance with Australian Standards K185 "Colours for Specific Purposes" and 1319 "Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment" respectively.
(6) Every class label required by this regulation shall be maintained or replaced as appropriate to ensure that the identification and hazard information in respect of the contents of the package or tank is clearly indicated at all times.
(7) No person shall store any flammable liquid in any package or aboveground tank which does not bear a class label which complies with the requirements set out in this regulation.
the correct name of the flammable liquid in accordance with the Code; or | |
the trade name under which it is sold. |
(2) No person shall sell a package containing any flammable liquid unless that package complies with this regulation.
(2) No person shall design, construct, test or maintain a pipeline unless he complies with the requirements of Australian Standard 2018 "SAA Liquid Petroleum Pipeline Code" and:
if it is a non-ferrous pipeline, Australian Standard 1135 "SAA Non-ferrous Pressure Piping Code"; or | |
if it is a steel pipeline Part 1 of Australian Standard CB 18 "SAA Pressure Piping Code". |
(3) No person shall use any pipeline for the conveyance of any flammable liquid unless the pipeline has been designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements set out in subregulation (2) of this regulation.
the full name, address and business telephone number of the person giving notice; | |
the location or proposed location of the pipeline; | |
the name and business address of the person responsible for carrying out the work; | |
full construction details of the proposed pipeline or proposed relaying, renewing or repairs; and | |
the date on which it is proposed that the work will commence. |
(2) A person need not comply with subregulation (1) of this regulation if:
he carries out repairs in an emergency; | |
he carries out repairs of a minor nature only; or | |
he carries out repairs which are solely incidental to or part of the ordinary maintenance of the pipeline. |
55a. (1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears—"building" includes enclosure.
(2) This Part does not apply in relation to the keeping of a Class 6 or 8 substance which is also a flammable liquid where the quantity kept is greater than that which may be kept pursuant to regulation 40 without a licence.
LI | SI | LII | SII | LIII | SIII | ≤ 1 |
250 | 2 000 | 5 000 |
where—
LI | = | the volume in litres of liquid substances in packaging group I |
SI | = | the mass in kilograms of solid substances in packaging group I |
LII | = | the volume in litres of liquid substances in packaging group II |
SII | = | the mass in kilograms of solid substances in packaging group II |
LIII | = | the volume in litres of liquid substances in packaging group III |
SIII | = | the mass in kilograms of solid substances in packaging group III. |
storage at a particular time notwithstanding that the substance is being put to some use at that time.
storage arrangements must be such that the substances are fully protected from the weather; | ||||
the storage area for the substances must be reasonably secure from access by unauthorized persons and, in particular, the area must be attended at all times by a responsible person or, if not so attended, the area or the building or premises in which the area is situated must be securely locked; | ||||
there must be clearly displayed— | ||||
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a class label complying with the Code and not less in size than 250 mm × 250 mm for each class of substance stored in the area, building or premises, as the case may be;
there must be clearly displayed at each entrance to the storage area a symbolic prohibition sign meaning fire, naked flame and smoking prohibited that complies with Australian Standard 1319 "Rules for the Design and Use of Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment"; | ||||
substances (including Class 6 or 8 substances) that interact dangerously with Class 6 or 8 substances must not be kept in the same storage area or in different storage areas in the same premises unless the area or areas are so designed and constructed and the substances are kept apart in such a manner as to prevent accidental interaction; | ||||
the substances must not be kept near foodstuffs or substances (other than Class 6 or 8 substances), or matter, intended for medical use or any packaging intended for foodstuffs or substances (other than Class 6 or 8 substances), or matter, intended for medical use so as to risk their accidental contamination; | ||||
where a liquid Class 6 or 8 substance is kept in a tank— | ||||
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(B) | if the substances are not of a kind that interact dangerously; |
(iii) the capacity of the bund must not be less than the sum of—
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(iv) the bund must be designed and constructed—
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(v) the location of the bund in relation to the closest tank must be as prescribed by Australian Standard 1940 "Rules for the Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids";
(vi) arrangements must be made to prevent or minimize as far as reasonably practicable the accumulation of water on the floor within the bund;
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(vii) | an Emergency Information Panel that complies with the Code must be displayed on or in the vicinity of the tank; |
where liquid Class 6 or 8 substances are kept otherwise than in a tank, each storage area for the substances must be designed and constructed (by draining, grading, bunding or otherwise) to ensure that a spillage or leakage of a volume of liquid substances equal to ¼ of the sum of the maximum volume of all liquid substances kept in the area at any time would be wholly contained within the area; |
(i) equipment adequate to deal with a spillage or leakage of the substances and protective clothing for persons dealing with any such spillage or leakage must be readily accessible and maintained in good repair and condition.
storage arrangements must be such that the substances are fully protected from the weather; | ||
the storage area for the substances must be reasonably secure from access by unauthorized persons and, in particular, the area must be attended at all times by a responsible person or, if not so attended, the area or the building or premises in which the area is situated must be securely locked; | ||
where more than the prescribed quantity of substances in packaging group I is kept in the storage area or a building in which the storage area is situated there must be clearly displayed— | ||
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a class label complying with the Code and not less in size than 250 mm × 250 mm for each class of substance stored in the area or building, as the case may be; | ||
where Class 6 or 8 substances of a kind that interact dangerously are kept in the same storage area, they must be kept in a manner that will prevent accidental interaction; | ||
the substances must not be kept near foodstuffs or substances (other than Class 6 or 8 substances), or matter, intended for medical use or any packaging intended for foodstuffs or substances (other than Class 6 or 8 substances), or matter, intended for medical use so as to risk their accidental contamination; | ||
the premises must be designed and constructed (by draining, grading, bunding or otherwise) to ensure that a spillage or leakage of a liquid Class 6 or 8 substance would be wholly contained within the premises. |
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)
(2) A person shall not sell a packaged Class 6 or 8 substance unless the package complies with the labelling and packaging requirements of the Code.
(3) In this regulation—
"pack" in relation to a substance includes placing the substance in a container of any kind
otherwise than for immediate use;
"sell" includes barter, exchange or offer or expose for sale, barter or exchange.
55j. A person who uses a tank, pipe, pump or other equipment to keep or convey a Class 6
or 8 substance—
shall ensure that the tank, pipe, pump or other equipment is maintained in good repair and condition to prevent a leakage or spillage of the substance; | |
and | |
where a leakage or spillage occurs, shall immediately discontinue use of the tank, pipe, pump or other equipment and shall not resume use until the cause of the leakage or spillage is rectified. |
56. Pursuant to section 8 of the Act a certificate of identification shall be in the form set out
in Schedule 9.
Expiation fee: Division 9 fee.
by properly addressing, prepaying and posting a letter or packet containing such notice; or | |
by delivering the notice to the office of the Director. |
(2) Where a notice is given to the Director in accordance with paragraph
59. The bodies set out in Schedule 10 are prescribed bodies pursuant to section 30(3)(b) of
the Act.
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[Form appears in
(1) Annual fee for a licence or renewal of a licence to keep—
(a) | liquefiedpetroleumgas(class2)*— |
For each licensed premises in which the aggregate capacity of tanks, packages and cylinders—
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For each licensed premises in which the aggregate capacity of tanks, packages and cylinders—
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(c) | class6or8substances— |
For each licensed premises, where the sum of the maximum volume in litres and mass in kilograms of class 6 or 8 substances that may be kept in the premises pursuant to the licence—
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(2) Fees for an autogas permit, renewal of an autogas permit or the issue of a duplicate
autogas permit. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $60.50
(3) Fee for the issue of a compliance plate to the holder of an autogas permit. .. .. .. .. .. .. . $6.05
(4) Fee for the issue of a blank certificate of compliance to the holder of an autogas permit | .. .. $2.45 |
(5) In respect of an application lodged by or on behalf of a Minister of the Crown. .. .. .. .. . No fee
(2) If a licence is to be issued or renewed for a term of less than one year, the fee is a proportion of the fee prescribed by clause 1, being the proportion that the number of whole months in the term of the licence bears to 12.
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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT, 1979-1980
To: | The Director C/- Dangerous Substances Branch Department of Labour Box 465, G.P.O. Adelaide, S.A. 5001 | |||
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A new autogas permit
Renewal of autogas permit
Replacement of autogas permit
Full name of applicant | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
(Surname) | (Given names) |
Full postal address | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Age | .. .. .. .. .. .. | Date of birth | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
Occupation | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
Name of employer (if self-employed please state) | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Address where gas fitting work will be carried out | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Dated this | .. .. .. .. .. .. . | day of. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19 | . |
Signature of applicant | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT, 1979-1980
The following instructions shall be observed when vehicle fuel containers are being filled with liquefied
petroleum gas:
1. Ensure that:
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2. Do not leave filler nozzle during filling operation.
Procedure:
3. Attach filler hose to container.
4. Open storage tank liquid supply valve to pump.
5. Start pump.
6. Open hose valve.
7. Open fixed level gauge on vehicle container when contents dial gauge indicates half full.
8. Close hose valve immediately when liquid appears at fixed level gauge.
9. Close fixed level gauge.
10. Vent the filler nozzle.
11. Disconnect filler hose from vehicle and securely replace protective cap on vehicle fill connection.
12. Return hose to correct position on dispenser.
13. Shut off pump.
14. Close storage tank liquid supply valve to pump.
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT, 1979-1980
Pursuant to the
Signed | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
Autogas permit No. | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Date | .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Details of Installation
Engine No. | .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Date fitted | .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
WHERE INSTALLATION IS FITTED TO A MOTOR VEHICLE:
Plate No. | .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Registered No. of motor vehicle | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
* Delete as applicable
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT, 1979-1980
Plate No. | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
The L.P.G. installation in this vehicle was carried out by:
Autogas permit holder No. | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Cylinder No. | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . |
Chassis No.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .
Engine No. | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
Registration No. | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
Date fitted | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
The metal plate shall measure at least 90 millimetres by 70 millimetres by 0.5 millimetres.
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT, 1979-1980
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS AND EMPLOYMENT
I certify that | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . |
whose photograph appears opposite and bears an embossed stamp of the Department of Industrial Affairs and Employment and whose specimen signature appears below, is an inspector appointed for the purposes of the
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Minister of Industrial Affairs
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Specimen signature of Inspector
PRESCRIBED BODIES
Australian Gas Association
Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association
Australian Transport Advisory Council
Regulation 4(1): | definition of "autogas permit" varied by 83, 1993, reg. 3 definition of "Class 6 substance" inserted by 241, 1986, reg. 3(a) definition of "Class 8 substance" inserted by 241, 1986, reg. 3(a) definition of "the Code" inserted by 241, 1986, reg. 3(a); substituted |
by 4, 1998, reg. 3(a)
definition of "flammable liquid" substituted by 241, 1986, reg. 3(b)
definition of "gas fitting work" varied by 16, 1992, reg. 2
definition of "packaging group" inserted by 241, 1986, reg. 3(c)
Regulation 4(2): | substituted by 241, 1986, reg. 3(d) |
Regulation 4(3): | varied by 4, 1998, reg. 3(b) |
Regulation 4(4): | inserted by 4, 1998, reg. 3(c) |
Regulation 5: | substituted by 241, 1986, reg. 4 |
Regulation 6: | substituted by 43, 1990, reg. 2 |
Regulation 10: | substituted by 241, 1986, reg. 5; 4, 1998, reg. 4 |
Regulation 13(1): | varied by 241, 1986, reg. 6 |
Regulation 14: | substituted by 241, 1986, reg. 7 |
Regulation 18: | varied by 241, 1986, reg. 8 |
Regulations 21 and 22: | substituted by 16, 1992, reg. 3 |
Regulation 23: | revoked by 16, 1992, reg. 3 |
Regulation 24: | substituted by 43, 1990, reg. 3 |
Regulation 24(1): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 4 |
Regulation 24(1)(a)(ii): | revoked by 16, 1992, reg. 4 |
Regulation 24(3): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 4 |
Regulation 25: | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 5 |
Regulation 26(2): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 6 |
Regulation 27(1): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 7 |
Regulation 27(3): | substituted by 16, 1992, reg. 5; varied by 83, 1993, reg. 7 |
Regulation 27(4): | substituted by 16, 1992, reg. 5 |
Regulation 28(1) and (2): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 8 |
Regulation 30: | substituted by 16, 1992, reg. 6; varied by 83, 1993, reg. 9 |
Regulation 32: | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 10 |
Regulation 33: | substituted by 36, 1991, reg. 2 |
Regulation 33(1): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 11 |
Regulation 33(2) - (4): | substituted by 16, 1992, reg. 7 |
Regulation 33(5): | inserted by 16, 1992, reg. 7 |
Regulation 33(6): | inserted by 16, 1992, reg. 7; varied by 83, 1993, reg. 11 |
Regulation 33(7): | inserted by 16, 1992, reg. 7 |
Regulations 34 and 35: | revoked by 36, 1991, reg. 2 |
Regulation 37: | varied by 241, 1986, reg. 9 |
Regulation 40(1): | varied by 241, 1986, reg. 10 |
Regulation 41(1): | substituted by 241, 1986, reg. 11 |
Regulation 53: | varied by 241, 1986, reg. 12 |
Part VIIIA comprising regs. 55a - 55k and headings inserted by |
241, 1986, reg. 13
Regulation 57: | substituted by 241, 1986, reg. 14; 16, 1992, reg. 8; varied by |
17, 1993, reg. 3
Regulation 58(1): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 12(a), (b) |
Regulation 58(2): | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 12(c) |
Schedule 1: | revoked by 241, 1986, reg. 15 |
Schedule 2: | substituted by 43, 1990, reg. 4 |
Schedule 3: | varied by 186, 1981, reg. 2; 158, 1983, reg. 2; substituted by 111, 1986, reg. 3; varied by 241, 1986, reg. 16; substituted by 158, 1987, reg. 3; 137, 1988, reg. 3; 127, 1989, reg. 3; 111, 1990, reg. 3; varied by 36, 1991, reg. 3; substituted by 102, 1991, reg. 3; 73, 1992, reg. 3; 102, 1993, reg. 3; varied by 80, 1994, reg. 3; substituted by 71, 1995, reg. 3; 109, 1996, reg. 3; 90, 1997, reg. 3; 140, 1998, reg. 3 |
Schedule 4: | revoked by 43, 1990, reg. 5 |
Schedule 5: | varied by 83, 1993, reg. 13 |
Schedule 7: | varied by 16, 1992, reg. 9 |
Schedule 10: | varied by 16, 1992, reg. 10 |
At the date of publication of this reprint divisional penalties and expiation fees are, as provided by section 28A of the
Division | Maximum | Maximum | Expiation |
imprisonment | fine | fee |
1 | 15 years | $60 000 | — |
2 | 10 years | $40 000 | — |
3 | 7 years | $30 000 | — |
4 | 4 years | $15 000 | — |
5 | 2 years | $8 000 | — |
6 | 1 year | $4 000 | $300 |
7 | 6 months | $2 000 | $200 |
8 | 3 months | $1 000 | $150 |
9 | — | $500 | $100 |
10 | — | $200 | $75 |
11 | — | $100 | $50 |
12 | — | $50 | $25 |
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