# The Gasholders and Steam Boilers Regulations (Metrication) Regulations 1981, Note: Explanatory note


These Regulations amend—
(a) the Gasholders (Record of Examinations) Order 1938; and
(b) the Examination of Steam Boilers Regulations 1964;
by revoking certain words which refer to imperial units and by substituting amounts or quantities expressed in metric units for amounts or quantities not so expressed. The amendments preserve the effect of the original provisions except to the extent necessary to obtain amounts expressed in suitable and convenient terms.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/687/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gasholders-and-steam-boilers-regulations-metrication-regulations-1981/note
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