# The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996, Regulation 7: Access for examination and maintenance

Extent: E+W+S

The operator shall ensure that no fluid is conveyed in a pipeline unless it has been so designed that, so far as is reasonably practicable, it may be examined and work of maintenance may be carried out safely.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/825/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pipelines-safety-regulations-1996/regulation-7
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