Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify gas piping system requirements.
- Plans, specifications and any special instructions are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installation of subsidiary gas meters, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
- Gas load requirements are determined from specifications or given information.
- Size of meter is determined in accordance with standards, statutory and regulatory authority and workplace requirements.
- Meter is located in accordance with specifications or instructions, and complies with standards, and authorities' and workplace requirements.
- Quantity and type of materials to conform to authorities' requirements and appropriate standards are estimated from specifications or on-site dimensions.
- Prepare for installation.
- Meter and materials are ordered and checked for compliance with docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Appropriate tools and equipment for installing meter, including personal protective equipment, are identified, selected and checked for serviceability.
- Appropriate testing equipment is selected.
- Work is planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Work area and materials are prepared to support efficient installation of meter.
- Install and test subsidiary gas meter.
- Support and installation method, including any fixings, are selected to comply with manufacturer instructions, standards and workplace requirements.
- Pipe section is isolated.
- Meter is installed in accordance with specifications or instructions, and complies with standards and authorities' requirements.
- Installation is purged in accordance with standards.
- Meter is tested and pressure set in accordance with standards and authorities' requirements.
- If required, leaks are located and repaired, and installation is retested.
- Test data is recorded in format required by regulating authority and workplace requirements.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.