Paragraph 5 I1
England, Wales and Scotland
(1)
Every union and joint on a pipeline or gas container shall be so constructed and fitted 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 high pressure pipeline or on a gas container shall 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. 5 para. 5 in force at 11.8.1986, see reg. 1