Gas Act 1986

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All new installations of appliances in a bedroom, bedsit, bathroom, shower room, or in the sleeping areas of caravans should be of the 'room-sealed' type (for example the combustion system is sealed off from the room). Heating appliances of less than 14 kilowatt gross heat input that are not room-sealed can be fitted, if they have a device that cuts off the gas supply before a dangerous level of carbon monoxide builds up. [16] The Health and Safety Executive can serve an Improvement Notice on the responsible party, requiring remedial work. [31] If the continuing use of a gas appliance will involve a risk of serious personal injury, a Prohibition Notice can be served, requiring that the appliance in question not be used until remedial work has been done. [32] There is a right of appeal against these notices to an industrial tribunal. [33] The challenge for rail freight is that current alternatives to overhead electrification, such as hydrogen or batteries, do not have sufficient power on their own to pull heavy freight trains, so bi-modes may be an alternative way to reduce emissions. A contravention of the regulations is a criminal offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. [27] that work is ongoing with the Health and Safety Executive to assess the potential for 20 % hydrogen blending into the gas network, and a call for evidence on the future of the gas system is to be launched later in 2021; and

It is a criminal offence to reconnect any gas fitting or any part of the gas system without the consent of the appropriate authorities (for example the gas transporter or the Secretary of State). [41] DUTY OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND DIRECTOR TO CONSULT WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE ON SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS OF GAS CONTRACTORS require any person to assist them with their investigations, for example by answering questions and/or giving a witness statement Independent Gas Transporter Uniform Network Code – sets out the common rules applying to independent gas transporters. It aims to harmonise the network code arrangements of Independent Gas Transporters, who operate extensions to the gas network such as those serving new housing developments.

Carbon monoxide and fuel combustion products are one of the 29 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, which came into effect on 6 April 2006. As such local authorities have powers under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 to deal with deficiencies identified on inspection, which contribute to the hazard. These powers include emergency action. Pipeline Safety Regulations (1996) – concerns pipeline integrity. These regulations set out requirements in respect of pipeline design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and decommissioning. For example, pipelines should be equipped with emergency shut down valves and its design should take account of the need for maintenance access.

a detailed roadmap of key archetypes and milestones that the government expects to see in terms of production, networks and use of hydrogen in the early, mid and late 2020s to reach its 5GW goal, as well as an indication of the intended direction from the mid-2030s and beyond; Gas transporters have powers under which they can disconnect and seal off any gas fitting or any part of the gas system in residential premises for safety reasons. [37] They must send the customer written notice within five days of the disconnection, detailing the nature of the defect, the danger involved, and what action has been taken. [38] If occupiers want to object they have 21 days to appeal to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. [39] The meter stays disconnected until the fault is remedied or the appeal is successful. [40]

Ofgem is the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets.

The government expects that 20-35% of the UK’s energy consumption in 2050 can be met with hydrogen and that it can be used in sectors ranging from heating to heavy industry, land, air and maritime transport. However, while the Hydrogen Strategy was welcomed by many in the industry, legal analysis and the development of new laws and an industry framework is yet to come with new legislation likely to be needed.. This is in addition to navigating the HSE and environmental regulations, whether as part of consenting such projects or in trying to get them built. Hydrogen Projects in development