燃气设备认证计划“规则”的变化
预计天然气技术监管委员会 (GTRC) 将于 2022 年 7 月发布“规则”的更新版本。
GTRC 是一个由负责安全使用燃气器具的监管部门组成的委员会。该委员会包括来自澳大利亚和新西兰每个州和地区的代表。
即将发布的版本中可能包含的重要的变化是引入了“安全关键测试”，该测试需要每 2 年进行一次。这是为了加强目前于目视检查的认证后审核要求。
可能受此新认证要求约束的拟议产品类别是某些类型的热水器、空间加热器、装饰效果（2 类）电器、燃气冰箱、辐射式燃气加热器、液化石油气便携式和移动设备以及软管组件。
当“规则”发布时，AGA 将协助所有受影响的证书持有者管理过渡，以确保持续合规。
Gas Equipment Certification Scheme “The Rules” changes
An updated version of “The Rules” is expected to be published by The Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC) in July 2022.
The GTRC is a committee comprised of regulatory departments responsible for the safe use of gas appliances. The committee includes representatives from every State and Territory in Australia and New Zealand.
The most significant change which may be included in this the upcoming version is the introduction of ‘safety critical testing’ that will be required to be conducted every 2 years. This is intended to strengthen the current post certification audit requirements that is limited only to a visual examination.
The proposed product categories that may be subject to this new certification requirement are certain types of water heaters, space heaters, decorative effect (Type 2) appliances, gas refrigerators, radiant gas heaters, LP gas portable & mobile appliances and hose assemblies.
When “The Rules” are published, AGA will assist all affected Certificate Holders manage the transition to ensure continued compliance.