Paragraph 8 I1
England, Wales and Scotland
(1)
Every union and joint on a pipeline or gas container must be constructed and fitted so that it will—
(a)
not be liable to work loose or leak when in use; and
(b)
be readily accessible for inspection and maintenance.
(2)
Every union on a medium or high pressure pipeline or on a gas container must be made of suitable metal; but such a union may contain non-metal washers and seals provided that such washers and seals are supported and constrained by metal components.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. 12 para. 8 in force at 25.8.2003, see art. 1(2)