RESPONSIBLE PERSON
What is Responsible Person?
“Responsible Person” in a premise refers to the individual that holds a licence (Individual Gas Licence) or a user or an occupant, the owner of the premise or an individual with full authority assigned by the user or occupant towards the responsibility in managing the gas pipeline or any gas installation on the premise.
The task assigned for the “Responsible Person” according to the Gas Supply Act 1993 / Gas Supply Regulations 1997 are:
- Regulations 62(2) – To ensure that the permanent gas pipeline is clearly identified during the duration of its use.
- Regulations 63(2) – If there were or suspected gas leakage occurs on the premise ground, necessary action must be taken to stop the gas supply in order to avoid further leakage.
Course Introduction
To cater the needs of the officers by employing a sense of responsibility as well as ensuring gas operation safety and continuous monitoring of gas pipeline system. Responsible person is also required to ensure if there were gas leakage, ensuring all safety standards are followed prior to gas supply and also to equipped them with the ability to manage records.
Course Features
This syllabus was made to comply with the Gas Supply Act 1993/Gas Supply Regulations 1997/Gas Act A1515
The participant will be taught on theoretical and practical knowledge (site visit) regarding the safety and operation of gas system intallation.
A complete set of lecture notes is provided for the participants.
A suitable venue for site visit will be arranged accordingly during the duration of this course.
The facilitators involved are of experienced lectures from UTM and professionals from relevant gas industries.
The course can be made to suit the customer’s clients request provided that the number of participants are sufficient and can be conducted at the clients/customer premieses.
Course Objective
- Ensure installation is maintained in good and efficient working order.
- Ensure safety measures are observed during operation and maintenance work.
- Ensure pipeline can always be identified.
- Ensure gas shut off when gas leak or escape.
- Ensure gas is re-supplied safely after shut-off.
- Keep maintenance record.
- Attend and assist regulatory inspections.
- Implement repairs or alterations as advised by competent person.
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of candidates for Responsible Person whom completed the Course in January 2022 were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.
Who Should Attend?
- Technicians
- Gas installation operators
- Maintenance personnel
- Building owners
- Consumers
- Occupiers
- Any person authorised by the consumer or occupier
- Licensee of Private Gas Licence
Entry Requirements
This course is open for anyone from different fields or background that may deemed appropriate for the gas safety in building.
Course Duration
3 Days course located at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and Online via Webex
Course Content & Summary
RP-01 : Properties of Gases Fuel
RP-02 : Basic Piping System
RP-03 (A) : Safety Aspect
RP-03 (B) : Service and Maintenance
RP-04 : Gas Supply Act Regulation 1993
RP-05 : Site Visit
Course Features
Certificate of attendace is fully endorsed by Energy Comission
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For inquiries, please contact secretariat, Pn. Nanie at 010-7013885