# The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996, Regulation 14: Decommissioning

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The operator shall ensure that a pipeline which has ceased to be used for the conveyance of any fluid is left in a safe condition.
(2) The operator of a pipeline shall ensure that work done in discharge of the duty contained in paragraph (1) is performed safely.

---
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/825/regulation/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pipelines-safety-regulations-1996/regulation-14
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.