The Order applies to the security of gas installation, the quality of work on these installations, and the improvement of energy supply through connectivity and transportation methods. The purpose is to ensure competent enterprises operate in this sector and that they are authorized to carry out the work. All forms of gas and water installation above ground level and in buildings shall be operated by authoried companies. Drainage installations and drainage in soil and in floors must be performed by companies holding authorization as a sewer contractor. Approvals of competent enterprises, together with inspection of compliance with regulations, shall be supervised and administered by Danmarks Gasmateriel Prøvning (Danish Governmental Gas Institute). The Act consists of 9 Chapters: Purpose and scope (1); Section for authorized and approved competent enterprises (2); Authorization terms, conditions for obtaining approval as an approved competent company and refusal (3); Repeal, revocation and suspension of authorization and approval (4); Provisions for gas installations (5); Monitoring and inspection of gas installations (6); Administration and funding (7); Penal provisions (8); Transitional and entry into force provisions (9).
Danemark · 2000-03-27