Gas Safety Checklist - Victorian Building Authority

Use the Gas Safety Checklist from Australia's Victorian Building Authority for a thorough inspection ensuring compliance and safety in gas installations.

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Gas Safety Checklist - Victorian Building Authority

Gasfitter Details

Gasfitter Supervisor Details

Vendor Details

Gasfitting Work Details

Appliance Details

Appliance Work

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Gas Safety Checklist - Victorian Building Authority

Use the Gas Safety Checklist from Australia's Victorian Building Authority for a thorough inspection ensuring compliance and safety in gas installations.

1. First Name

2. Last Name

3. Registration/Licence number

1. First Name

2. Last Name

3. License number

1. Business name of vendor

2. ABN of vendor

1. Date

2. Address

3. Details of work

1. What is the make of the appliance?

2. What is the model?

3. What is the model number?

4. What gas type does it use?

5. What is the serial number or date of manufacture?

6. Which certification body certified it?

7. What is the certification number?

1. Has the appliance been cleaned?

2. Is there evidence of gas product certification?

3. Is the appliance subject to any safety recall, prohibitions, or notices?

4. Has the appliance been altered since manufacture in a manner which may render it unsafe?

5. Is the appliance certified for use in the location where it is installed and is it suitable for the connected gas supply?

6. Is the appliance installed in accordance with the relevant edition of AS/NZS 5601?

7. Is the appliance appropriately secured?

8. Is the appliance gas-tight after performing a visual inspection and leakage test?

9. Is the flue cowl, chimney plate, flue terminal, and flue (where accessible) in good condition and clear of obstruction?

10. Where applicable, does the appliance have an accessible means of electrical isolation?

11. Is the appliance regulator accessible for servicing and adjustment?

12. Where applicable, is the flue, or its surroundings, clear of signs of scorching or overheating?

13. Where applicable, is the flue adequately supported and correctly installed (i.e., the terminal has the correct clearance distance) and sealed at the roof penetration?

14. Is there any evidence of worn or damaged components?

15. Was there any build-up of dust or other foreign matter in or on the appliance that may affect correct operation?

16. Are flame sensor rods, ignition electrodes, and thermocouples free of carbon deposits (i.e., soot)?

17. For appliances connected with a hose assembly, is the condition of the hose satisfactory?

18. Is the gas supply pressure to the appliance inlet adequate (1.13 or 2.75 kPa LPG) when all gas appliances are in operation?

19. Is the nominal burner pressure correct?

20. Is the ignition and re-ignition reliable and complete?

21. Where applicable, does the flame safeguard allow for flame establishment within the period specified in the appliance manufacturer's instructions?

22. Where applicable, does the flame safeguard isolate the gas supply when there has been an interruption to the gas supply?

23. Does the appliance burner flame exhibit any flame abnormality?

24. For appliances with a turndown setting, does the burner flame remain stable when operated from the high to the low setting?

25. Is there any abnormal noise and/or vibration during the operation of the appliance?

26. Where applicable, are burner flames stable when opening and closing doors associated with the appliance or the installation?

27. Do control knobs and door handles become too hot to touch while the appliance is in operation?

28. For heated water, has the PTR (pressure and temperature relief) valve been checked for correct operation?

29. Where applicable, is there any evidence of a cracked heat exchanger?

30. For open-flued appliances, does the appliance operate so that there is no spillage of combustion products?

31. Was a negative pressure identified at the appliance?

32. Provide the details of the combustion products detection equipment:

33. What is the instrument calibration date?

34. What is the number and location of exhaust fans?

35. What is the combustion products spillage (CO Concentration (ppm) and/or CO2 (%)) if applicable?

36. Is a background check done with the appliance off?

37. Is a background check after 5 min of appliance operation on appliances other than Type 1 decorative log fires done?

38. Is a background check after 10 min of appliance operation done? (Type 1 decorative log fire in chimney)

39. What is the final reading at the appliance on high?