Hi guys,

I'm not a registered gasfitter, but just a regular joe with a mechanical engineering degree. I'm building a new kitchen, and want to install a 4-burner gas hob. At a previous house, there was a gas hob supplied from a 9kg bbq bottle outside, and I'd like to do the same here.

Wondering what the regulations were regarding doing the pipework and installation myself, I discovered NZS5261 (which I haven't read) and this publication from Christchurch City Council: http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/GuidelinesForResidentialLPG-docs.pdf

It tends to indicate that I am legally allowed to perform the installation myself, and I don't need a certificate from a certified gasfitter, because I'm dealing with a supply of under 15kg.

Can someone who has read NZS5261 verify this? Or is it a load of a$$?

BTW, I'm more than happy to get a certified gasfitter to do the work, if thats the law.

Thanks heaps guys
Chris

Linkback: https://www.plumbers.nz/gas-hobs-stoves-ovens/68/installing-a-gas-hob/895/

hi guys, snap,cheers

Hi there.

Clearly states only gas installations can be carried out by a person authorised under PGD act.
Clearly states what is a gas installation in the regs. 2010.
In a nutshell only a certifying, licensed or an exemption cert. person can do that work........ it just doesn't need certification if the install is supplied by a 15kg or less lpg cylinder.

hope this helps.

hi there

it is a bit nerdy,

Basically.

Plumbers, gasfitters and Drainlayers act 2006, Gas act 1992-  these are act of parliament  --Law
Gas(safety and measurement) regulations 2010----------- law

these documents will give you definitions and requirements on who can do what

NZS 5261 is a standard- and although Part 1 of the standard is mandatory, the rest is a way of doing things
This standard tells how, what etc how a gas installation or part must perform.etc, etc, not who can do it.

Come next week. NZS 5261 will be an alternative solution and a new standard will be cited as the norm.

To sum up, like every ones else has mentioned.
GET A CURRENT CERTIFYING GASFITTER to do the job.

You will find many fine tradespersons on this site. just log into the plumbing directory.

Hope this helps.

im pretty sure anyone who isn't licenced is NOT allowed to even install the pipe.....LICENCED GASFITTERS ONLY!!!

still a job us gasfitters miss out on.....