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Gas Act 1986

1986 c. 44 · Enacted 25 July 1986 · Extends to United Kingdom

Not fully up to date. 31 changes made by later legislation have not yet been written into this text, which is revised to 13 November 2025.

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ProvisionChangeMade by
s. 15AinsertedCompetition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992 s. 17
s. 7A(12)repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 8A(1)words repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 36(1)words repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 36(2)(a)repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 36(2)(d)word repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 5(2)repealedUtilities Act 2000 s. 75 Sch. 8
Sch. 2ArepealedUtilities Act 2000 s. 75 Sch. 8
Sch. 2B para. 8(2)(b)words repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
Sch. 2B para. 9(5)words repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 5(1)words repealedUtilities Act 2000 Sch. 8
Sch. 7 para. 27 28repealedEnterprise Act 2002 Sch. 26
s. 7(1)(c) and wordrepealedEnergy Act 2004 Sch. 23 Pt. 1
s. 7B(4)(a)word omittedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(b)
s. 23D(2)(b)word omittedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(c)(i)
s. 23D(2)(c)word substitutedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(c)(ii)
s. 23D(2)(d) and wordinsertedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(c)(iii)
s. 28(5)(a)word omittedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(d)
s. 38(1A)word omittedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(e)
s. 41E(6)(b)omittedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(f)(i)
s. 41E(6)(d) and wordinsertedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(f)(ii)
s. 4AA(7)words substitutedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(4)(a)
s. 4B(1)repealedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(1)(a)
s. 4ABrepealedEnergy Act 2013 s. 138(1)(a)
s. 6A(1)words insertedEnergy Act 2023 Sch. 11 para. 2
s. 5(1)(c)word omittedEnergy Act 2023 s. 168(2)(a)
s. 5(1)(ca)insertedEnergy Act 2023 s. 168(2)(b)
s. 5(10A)insertedEnergy Act 2023 s. 168(2)(c)
s. 7B(2B)omittedData (Use and Access) Act 2025 Sch. 16 para. 5(2)(a)
s. 7B(2C)words insertedData (Use and Access) Act 2025 Sch. 16 para. 5(2)(b)
s. 41HC(1)words insertedData (Use and Access) Act 2025 Sch. 16 para. 5(3)
C1C2C3C4C5An Act to provide for the appointment and functions of a Director General of Gas Supply and the establishment and functions of a Gas Consumers’ Council; to abolish the privilege conferred on the British Gas Corporation by section 29 of the Gas Act 1972; to make new provision with respect to the supply of gas through pipes and certain related matters; to provide for the vesting of the property, rights and liabilities of the British Gas Corporation in a company nominated by the Secretary of State and the subsequent dissolution of that Corporation; to make provision with respect to, and to information furnished in connection with, agreements relating to the initial supply of gas won under the authority of a petroleum production licence; and for connected purposes.[25th July 1986]

E1Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C6C7

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Modifications

C1

Act applied (8.11.1995) by 1995 c. 45, s. 17(2)

C2

Act: references to the Director General of Gas Supply ("the Director") shall be read as references to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority ("the Authority") (20.12.2000) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 3(2); S.I. 2000/3343, art. 2, Sch.

C3

Act: references to a public gas transporter or to the holder of a licence under section 7 of the 1986 Act shall have effect as if they were references to a gas transporter (1.10.2001) by virtue of Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27), s. 76(7); S.I. 2001/3266, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-20)

C4

Act: transfer of functions (1.10.2008) by Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (c. 17), ss. 30(3)(a), 66(2) (with s. 6(9), Sch. 3); S.I. 2008/2550, art. 2, Sch.

C5

Act: power to amend conferred (24.5.2024 for specified purposes) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 138(2)-(7), 339(2)(c)

C6

Act: power to exclude or modify (including by way of amendment) conferred (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 155(1)(2), 334(3)(e)

C7

Act: power to amend conferred (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 138(2)-(7), 339(2)(c); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2) (with Sch. para. 10, 20)

Extent

E1

Act, except for specified provisions, does not extend to N.I., see s. 68(6)

Contents

  1. Part I: Gas Supply
  2. Introductory
  3. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  4. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  5. 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  6. 4AAThe principal objective and general duties of the Secretary of State and the Authority.
  7. 4ABGuidance on social and environmental matters.
  8. 4AHealth and safety.
  9. 4BExceptions from sections 4AA to 4A.
  10. 4CBinding decisions of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators and of the European Commission
  11. 4DAuthority to consult and cooperate with other authorities
  12. 4EDuty to notify etc. the European Commission: agreements with third countries Repealed
  13. Licensing of activities relating to gas
  14. 5Prohibition on unlicensed activities
  15. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  16. 6AExemptions from prohibition.
  17. 6BDuties of distribution exemption holders
  18. 6CDuties of supply exemption holders
  19. 7Licensing of public gas transporters.
  20. 7ZALicences for operation of gas interconnectors
  21. 7ALicensing of gas suppliers and gas shippers.
  22. 7AALicensing of a person carrying out gas system planner functions
  23. 7ABLicensing of a person providing a smart meter communication service
  24. 7ACLicensing of a person performing code manager function
  25. 7BLicences: general.
  26. 8Standard conditions of licences.
  27. 8AATransfer of licences.
  28. 8AModification or removal of the 25,000 therm limits.
  29. The gas code
  30. 8BThe gas code.
  31. Gas transmission and the operation of gas interconnectors: independence
  32. 8CRequirement for certain gas transporters and operators of gas interconnectors to be certified as independent
  33. 8DApplication for certification
  34. 8EReport where applicant connected with a country outside the United Kingdom
  35. 8FCertification
  36. 8GGrounds for certification
  37. 8HThe ownership unbundling requirement
  38. 8IThe ownership unbundling requirement: supplementary
  39. 8JDesignation for the purposes of the Gas Regulation
  40. 8KMonitoring and review of certification
  41. 8LReview of certification: requirement to provide information etc
  42. 8MReport as to any connection of certified person with a country outside the United Kingdom
  43. 8NContinuation or withdrawal of certification
  44. 8OProhibition on the exercise of certain shareholder rights and rights of appointment
  45. 8PValidity of acts infringing section 8O
  46. 8QInterpretation
  47. Storage facilities: independence
  48. 8RIndependence of storage facilities
  49. 8SIndependence of storage facilities and duty to allow others to use them: exemptions for minor facilities
  50. Powers and duties of public gas transporters
  51. 9General powers and duties.
  52. 10Duty to connect certain premises.
  53. 10ARestriction on use of certain pipe-lines for providing a supply.
  54. 11Power to require security.
  55. Duties of facility owners and prospective facility owners
  56. 11AGeneral duties of facility owners
  57. 11BDuty of current and prospective LNG import or export facility owners to provide information
  58. 11CRestrictions on disclosure of information by facility owners
  59. Gas conveyed by Public Gas Transporters
  60. 12Methods of calculating therms.
  61. 13Calorific values: tests of apparatus etc.
  62. 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  63. 14A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  64. 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  65. 16Standards of gas quality.
  66. 15B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  67. Gas conveyed by public gas transporters and others
  68. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  69. 17Meter testing and stamping.
  70. 18Safety regulations.
  71. 18AGas escape regulations.
  72. Pipe-line systems, storage facilities and LNG import or export facilities: rights of use etc
  73. 19Acquisition of rights to use pipe-line systems.
  74. 19AApplication of section 19B to storage facilities.
  75. 19AA... Revocation of exemptions under section 19A
  76. 19BAcquisition of rights to use storage facilities.
  77. 19CApplication of section 19D to LNG facilities.
  78. 19CA... Revocation of exemptions under section 19C
  79. 19DAcquisition of rights to use LNG facilities.
  80. 19DZADuty to allow others to use LNG import or export facilities: exemptions in relation to take-or-pay commitments
  81. 19DAProvision of information Repealed
  82. 19DBAllocation of capacity in exempt new and modified facilities
  83. 19ESections 19A to 19D: supplemental.
  84. 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  85. 21Increase of capacity etc. of pipelines.
  86. 22Effect of directions.
  87. 22AConstruction of pipe-lines.
  88. Modification of licences
  89. 23Modification of conditions of licences
  90. 23AModification of conditions under section 23: supplementary
  91. Appeal from decisions of the Authority
  92. 23BAppeal to the CMA
  93. 23CProcedure on appeal to CMA
  94. 23DDetermination by CMA of appeal
  95. 23ECMA's powers on allowing appeal
  96. 23FTime limits for CMA to determine an appeal
  97. 23GDetermination of appeal by CMA : supplementary
  98. 24Modification references to Monopolies Commission. Repealed
  99. 24AReferences under section 24: time limits Repealed
  100. 24BReferences under section 24: powers of investigation Repealed
  101. 25Reports on modification references. Repealed
  102. 26Modification following report. Repealed
  103. 26ACompetition Commission’s power to veto modifications following report. Repealed
  104. 27Modification by order under other enactments.
  105. Determination of disputes
  106. 27ADetermination of certain disputes.
  107. Section 27B disputes
  108. 27BMeaning of “section 27B dispute”
  109. 27CDetermination of disputes
  110. 27DTime limit for determinations
  111. Enforcement of obligations of regulated persons
  112. 28Orders for securing compliance with certain provisions.
  113. 29Procedural requirements.
  114. 30Validity and effect of orders.
  115. 30APenalties.
  116. 30BStatement of policy with respect to penalties.
  117. 30CTime limits on the imposition of penalties.
  118. 30DInterest and payment of instalments.
  119. 30EAppeals against penalties .
  120. 30FRecovery of penalties.
  121. 30GConsumer redress orders
  122. 30HRemedial action under a consumer redress order
  123. 30IOther procedural requirements in relation to consumer redress orders
  124. 30JStatement of policy with respect to consumer redress orders
  125. 30KTime limits for making consumer redress orders
  126. 30LEnforcement of consumer redress orders
  127. 30MAppeals against consumer redress orders
  128. 30NConsumer redress orders: miscellaneous
  129. 30OMaximum amount of penalty or compensation
  130. Investigation of complaints etc.
  131. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  132. 32Consumer complaints. Repealed
  133. 32A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  134. 33Power of Council to investigate other matters. Repealed
  135. Standards of performance
  136. 33AStandards of performance in individual cases.
  137. 33AAStandards of performance in individual cases: gas transporters.
  138. 33ABStandards of performance in individual cases: disputes.
  139. 33BOverall standards of performance.
  140. 33BAOverall standards of performance: gas transporters.
  141. 33BAAProcedures for prescribing or determining standards of performance.
  142. 33BCPromotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas transporters and gas suppliers
  143. 33BCAScottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas suppliers
  144. 33BDPromotion of reductions in home-heating costs: gas transporters and gas suppliers
  145. 33BDAScottish Ministers' promotion of reductions in home-heating costs: gas suppliers
  146. 33BBStandards for promoting efficient use of gas.
  147. 33CInformation with respect to levels of performance.
  148. 33DInformation to be given to customers about overall performance.
  149. 33DAPublication of statistical information about standards of performance.
  150. 33DBInformation relating to complaints handling standards
  151. 33E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  152. Service standards and remuneration
  153. 33FRemuneration and service standards.
  154. Other functions of Director
  155. 34General functions.
  156. 34APower to require information etc for the purpose of monitoring
  157. 35Publication of advice and information about consumer matters.
  158. 36Keeping of register.
  159. 36AFunctions with respect to competition.
  160. 36BFunctions with respect to gas measuring equipment etc.
  161. 36CPower to direct a modification of the UNC
  162. 37Maximum prices for reselling gas.
  163. 38Power to require information etc.
  164. 38AReasons for decisions.
  165. 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  166. Other functions of Council
  167. 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  168. 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  169. Adjustment of charges
  170. 41AAdjustment of charges to help disadvantaged groups of customers. Repealed
  171. 41BOrders: supplementary. Repealed
  172. Alteration of activities requiring licence
  173. 41CPower to alter activities requiring licence.
  174. 41DApplication by Authority for order including new activities.
  175. 41EReferences to CMA .
  176. 41EAReferences under section 41E: time limits
  177. 41EBReferences under section 41E: application of Enterprise Act 2002
  178. 41FReports on references.
  179. 41GApplication by Authority for order excluding activities.
  180. 41HConsultation by Secretary of State about order excluding activities.
  181. 41HANew licensable activities: smart meters
  182. 41HBSection 41HA: supplemental
  183. 41HCCompetitive tenders for licences for new licensable activities
  184. 41IService by Authority of certain notices on Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland.
  185. Miscellaneous
  186. 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  187. 43Making of false statements etc.
  188. 44Compensation to chairmen and officers of Consumers’ Councils.
  189. Supplemental
  190. 45Offences by bodies corporate.
  191. 46Service of notices etc.
  192. 47Provisions as to regulations.
  193. 48Interpretation of Part I and savings.
  194. Part II: Transfer of Undertaking of Corporation
  195. 49Vesting of property etc. of Corporation in a company nominated by the Secretary of State.
  196. 50British Gas Stock.
  197. 51Initial Government holding in the successor company.
  198. 52Government investment in securities of the successor company.
  199. 53Exercise of functions through nominees.
  200. 54Target investment limit for Government shareholding.
  201. 55Financial structure of the successor company.
  202. 56Temporary restrictions on successor company’s borrowings etc.
  203. 57Dissolution of the Corporation. Repealed
  204. 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  205. 59Application of Trustee Investments Act 1961 in relation to investment in the successor company.
  206. 60Tax provisions.
  207. 61Interpretation etc. of Part II.
  208. Part III: Miscellaneous and General
  209. 62Exclusion of certain agreements from Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976. Repealed
  210. 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  211. 64Provisions as to orders.
  212. 64AExtraterritorial operation of Act
  213. 65Financial provisions.
  214. 66General interpretation.
  215. 67Amendments, transitional provisions, savings and repeals.
  216. 68Short title, commencement and extent.
  217. Schedule 1
  218. 1Paragraph 1
  219. 2Paragraph 2
  220. 3Paragraph 3
  221. 4Paragraph 4
  222. 5Paragraph 5
  223. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  224. 7Paragraph 7
  225. 8Paragraph 8
  226. 9Paragraph 9
  227. 10Paragraph 10
  228. Schedule 2
  229. 1Paragraph 1
  230. 2Paragraph 2
  231. 3Paragraph 3
  232. 4Paragraph 4
  233. 5Paragraph 5
  234. 6Paragraph 6
  235. 7Paragraph 7
  236. 8Paragraph 8
  237. Schedule 2A: Exceptions to prohibition on unlicensed activities
  238. Conveyance or supply by landlords etc.
  239. 1Paragraph 1
  240. Conveyance or supply to associated companies
  241. 2Paragraph 2
  242. Conveyance or supply of propane or butane
  243. 3Paragraph 3
  244. Conveyance for supply to large consumers
  245. 4Paragraph 4
  246. Supply to very large consumers
  247. 5Paragraph 5
  248. Schedule 2AA: Duties of distribution exemption holders
  249. Third party access
  250. 1Paragraph 1
  251. 2Paragraph 2
  252. 3Paragraph 3
  253. 4Paragraph 4
  254. Charges for use of system
  255. 5Paragraph 5
  256. 6Paragraph 6
  257. Connection
  258. 7Paragraph 7
  259. 8Paragraph 8
  260. 9Paragraph 9
  261. 10Paragraph 10
  262. 11Paragraph 11
  263. Closed distribution systems
  264. 12Paragraph 12
  265. 13Paragraph 13
  266. 14Paragraph 14
  267. Change of circumstance in respect of a closed distribution system
  268. 15Paragraph 15
  269. Interpretation
  270. 16Paragraph 16
  271. Schedule 2AB: Duties of supply exemption holders
  272. Change of supplier
  273. 1Paragraph 1
  274. 2Paragraph 2
  275. 3Paragraph 3
  276. Customer contracts
  277. 4Paragraph 4
  278. Customer information
  279. 5Paragraph 5
  280. 6Paragraph 6
  281. Determination of disputes
  282. 7Paragraph 7
  283. Interpretation
  284. 8Paragraph 8
  285. Schedule 2B: The gas code
  286. Preliminary
  287. 1Paragraph 1
  288. Consumption of gas to be ascertained by meter
  289. 2Paragraph 2
  290. Meters to be kept in proper order
  291. 3Paragraph 3
  292. Meter as evidence of quantity of gas supplied
  293. 4Paragraph 4
  294. Installation of meters in new premises etc.
  295. 5Paragraph 5
  296. Meters for disabled persons
  297. 6Paragraph 6
  298. Use of pre-payment meters
  299. 6AParagraph 6A
  300. Recovery of gas charges etc.
  301. 7Paragraph 7
  302. Deemed contracts in certain cases
  303. 8Paragraph 8
  304. Supplies of gas illegally taken
  305. 9Paragraph 9
  306. Injury to gas fittings and interference with meters
  307. 10Paragraph 10
  308. Restoration of supply without consent
  309. 11Paragraph 11
  310. Failure to notify connection or disconnection of service pipe
  311. 12Paragraph 12
  312. Failure to notify disconnection of meter
  313. 13Paragraph 13
  314. Failure to maintain shipping arrangements
  315. 14Paragraph 14
  316. Maintenance etc. of service pipes
  317. 15Paragraph 15
  318. Alterations etc. of burners on change of calorific value
  319. 16Paragraph 16
  320. Use of antifluctuators and valves
  321. 17Paragraph 17
  322. Improper use of gas
  323. 18Paragraph 18
  324. No obligation to restore supply where consumer in default
  325. 19Paragraph 19
  326. Notified escapes of gas
  327. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  328. Suspected escapes of gas
  329. 21Paragraph 21 Repealed
  330. Entry for preventing escapes of gas etc.
  331. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  332. Entry during continuance of supply
  333. 23Paragraph 23
  334. Entry on discontinuance of supply
  335. 24Paragraph 24
  336. Entry following discontinuance of supply
  337. 25Paragraph 25
  338. Entry for removing fittings and meters
  339. 26Paragraph 26
  340. Entry for replacing, repairing or altering pipes
  341. 27Paragraph 27
  342. Provisions as to powers of entry
  343. 28Paragraph 28
  344. Gas meters and fittings not to be subject to distress
  345. 29Paragraph 29
  346. Schedule 3: Acquisition of Land by Public Gas Suppliers
  347. Part I: Powers of Acquisition Etc.
  348. 1Paragraph 1
  349. 2Paragraph 2
  350. 3Paragraph 3
  351. Part II: Procedure, Compensation Etc. (England and Wales)
  352. Application of Acquisition of Land Act 1981 generally
  353. 4Paragraph 4
  354. New rights: general adaptation of Compulsory Purchase Act 1965
  355. 5Paragraph 5
  356. New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1965
  357. 6Paragraph 6
  358. 7Paragraph 7
  359. 8Paragraph 8
  360. 9Paragraph 9
  361. 10Paragraph 10
  362. 11Paragraph 11
  363. 12Paragraph 12
  364. New rights: compensation
  365. 13Paragraph 13
  366. Part III: Procedure, Compensation Etc. (Scotland)
  367. Application of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 generally
  368. 14Paragraph 14
  369. New rights: general application of Act of 1947 and incorporated enactments
  370. 15Paragraph 15
  371. New rights: specific adaptations of Act of 1947
  372. 16Paragraph 16
  373. 17Paragraph 17
  374. 18Paragraph 18
  375. 19Paragraph 19
  376. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  377. 21Paragraph 21
  378. 22Paragraph 22
  379. Restrictions on application of paragraphs 15 to 20 above
  380. 23Paragraph 23
  381. New Rights: specific adaptions of Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845
  382. 24Paragraph 24
  383. 25Paragraph 25
  384. 26Paragraph 26
  385. 27Paragraph 27
  386. New rights: compensation
  387. 28Paragraph 28
  388. 29Paragraph 29
  389. Schedule 4: Power of Gas Transporters to Break Up Streets, Bridges Etc.
  390. 1Paragraph 1
  391. 2Paragraph 2
  392. 3Paragraph 3
  393. 4Paragraph 4
  394. 5Paragraph 5
  395. 6Paragraph 6
  396. 7Paragraph 7
  397. Schedule 4A: Procedure for appeals under section 23B
  398. Application for permission to bring appeal
  399. 1Paragraph 1
  400. Suspension of decision
  401. 2Paragraph 2
  402. Time limit for representations and observations by the Authority
  403. 3Paragraph 3
  404. Consideration and determination of appeal by group
  405. 4Paragraph 4
  406. Matters to be considered on appeal
  407. 5Paragraph 5
  408. Production of documents etc.
  409. 6Paragraph 6
  410. Oral hearings
  411. 7Paragraph 7
  412. Written statements
  413. 8Paragraph 8
  414. Expert advice
  415. 9Paragraph 9
  416. Defaults in relation to evidence
  417. 10Paragraph 10
  418. Appeal rules
  419. 11Paragraph 11
  420. Costs
  421. 12Paragraph 12
  422. Interpretation of Schedule
  423. 13Paragraph 13
  424. Schedule 4B: Provisions imposing obligations enforceable as relevant requirements
  425. 1All licence holders
  426. 2Gas transporters
  427. 3Persons required to be certified as to independence
  428. 3AGas system planner
  429. 4Gas suppliers and gas shippers
  430. 5Distribution exemption holders
  431. 6Supply exemption holders
  432. 7Owners of storage facilities
  433. 8Owners of LNG import or export facilities
  434. 9Gas undertakings which are relevant producers or suppliers
  435. 9AHolders of smart meter communication licences or code manager licences
  436. 9BResponsible bodies for central systems
  437. 10Interpretation Repealed
  438. Schedule 5
  439. Part I: Supply of Gas to Tariff Customers
  440. Maintenance etc. of service pipes Repealed
  441. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  442. Alterations etc. of burners on change of calorific value Repealed
  443. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  444. Consumption of gas to be ascertained by meter Repealed
  445. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  446. Meters to be kept in proper order Repealed
  447. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  448. Meter as evidence of quantity of gas supplied Repealed
  449. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  450. Installation of meters in new premises Repealed
  451. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  452. Recovery of gas charges etc. Repealed
  453. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  454. Part II: Supply of Gas to Tariff Customers and Others Repealed
  455. Use of antifluctuators and valves Repealed
  456. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  457. Improper use of gas Repealed
  458. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  459. Injury to gas fittings and interference with meters Repealed
  460. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  461. Restoration of supply without consent Repealed
  462. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  463. Failure to notify connection or disconnection of service pipe Repealed
  464. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  465. Prevention of escapes of gas Repealed
  466. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  467. Information as to escapes of gas Repealed
  468. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  469. Entry during continuance of supply Repealed
  470. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  471. Entry on discontinuance of supply Repealed
  472. 16Paragraph 16 Repealed
  473. Entry for replacing, repairing or altering pipes Repealed
  474. 17Paragraph 17 Repealed
  475. Provisions as to powers of entry Repealed
  476. 18Paragraph 18 Repealed
  477. Gas fittings not to be subject to distress Repealed
  478. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  479. Schedule 6
  480. 1Paragraph 1
  481. 2Paragraph 2
  482. 3Paragraph 3
  483. 4Paragraph 4
  484. 5Paragraph 5
  485. 6Paragraph 6
  486. 7Paragraph 7
  487. 8Paragraph 8
  488. Schedule 7: Minor And Consequential Amendments
  489. Interpretation
  490. 1Paragraph 1
  491. Enactments relating to statutory undertakers etc.
  492. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  494. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  495. The Rights of Entry (Gas and Electricity Boards) Act 1954
  496. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  497. The Pipe-lines Act 1962
  498. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  499. 6Paragraph 6
  500. The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966
  501. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  503. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  504. The Transport Act 1968
  505. 9Paragraph 9
  506. The Post Office Act 1969
  507. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  508. The Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
  509. 11Paragraph 11
  511. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  512. The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972
  513. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  514. The Land Compensation Act 1973
  515. 14Paragraph 14
  516. The Fair Trading Act 1973
  517. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  518. The Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973
  519. 16Paragraph 16
  520. The Local Government Act 1974
  521. 17Paragraph 17 Repealed
  522. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  523. 18Paragraph 18
  524. The Consumer Credit Act 1974
  525. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  526. The Oil Taxation Act 1975
  527. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  528. The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975
  529. 21Paragraph 21
  530. The Coal Industry Act 1975
  531. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  532. The Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976
  533. 23Paragraph 23
  534. The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
  535. 24Paragraph 24
  536. The Land Drainage Act 1976
  537. 25Paragraph 25
  538. The Energy Act 1976
  539. 26Paragraph 26
  540. The Estate Agents Act 1979
  541. 27Paragraph 27
  542. The Competition Act 1980
  543. 28Paragraph 28
  544. The Acquisition of Land Act 1981
  545. 29Paragraph 29
  546. The Building Act 1984
  547. 30Paragraph 30
  549. 31Paragraph 31 Repealed
  550. The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985
  551. 32Paragraph 32 Repealed
  552. Schedule 8: Transitional Provisions and Savings
  553. Part I: Provisions and Savings Coming into Force on Appointed Day
  554. 1Paragraph 1
  555. 2Paragraph 2
  556. 3Paragraph 3
  557. 4Paragraph 4
  558. 5Paragraph 5
  559. 6Paragraph 6
  560. 7Paragraph 7
  561. 8Paragraph 8
  562. 9Paragraph 9
  563. 10Paragraph 10
  564. 11Paragraph 11
  565. 12Paragraph 12
  566. 13Paragraph 13
  567. 14Paragraph 14
  568. 15Paragraph 15
  569. 16Paragraph 16
  570. 17Paragraph 17
  571. Part II: Provisions and Savings Coming into Force on Transfer Date
  572. 18Paragraph 18
  573. 19Paragraph 19
  574. 20Paragraph 20
  575. 21Paragraph 21
  576. 22Paragraph 22
  577. 23Paragraph 23
  578. 24Paragraph 24
  579. 25Paragraph 25
  580. 26Paragraph 26
  581. 27Paragraph 27
  582. 28Paragraph 28
  583. 29Paragraph 29
  584. 30Paragraph 30
  585. 31Paragraph 31
  586. 32Paragraph 32
  587. 33Paragraph 33
  588. 34Paragraph 34
  589. 35Paragraph 35
  590. 36Paragraph 36
  591. 37Paragraph 37
  592. 38Paragraph 38
  593. 39Paragraph 39
  594. 40Paragraph 40
  595. 41Paragraph 41
  596. Schedule 9: Repeals
  597. IRepeals Coming into Force on Appointed Day
  598. IIRepeals Coming into Force on Transfer Date
  599. IIIRepeals Coming into Force on Dissolution of British Gas Corporation