Paragraph 15 InterpretationI1

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “alternative apparatus” means appropriate alternative apparatus to the reasonable satisfaction of the utility undertaker to enable the utility undertaker to fulfil its statutory functions in a manner no less efficient than previously;

• “apparatus” means any mains, pipes or other apparatus belonging to or maintained by the utility undertaker for the purpose of gas supply and include any structure in which apparatus is or is to be lodged or which gives or will give access to apparatus;

• “functions” includes powers and duties;

• “in” in a context referring to works, apparatus or alternative apparatus in land includes a reference to such works, apparatus or alternative apparatus under, over, across, along or upon such land;

• “maintain” and “maintenance” include the ability and right to do any of the following: construct, use, repair, alter, inspect, renew or remove;

• “plan” or “plans” include all designs, drawings, specifications, method statements, soil reports, programmes, calculations, risk assessments and other documents that are reasonably necessary properly and sufficiently to describe the works to be executed; and

• “utility undertaker” means Northern Gas Networks Limited, a gas transporter within the meaning of Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986^f1.