Gas Authority - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

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Milestones for Gas Safety

Origins and Groundwork : 1979 – 1988

1979	A death inquiry into a gas incident that occurred in 1979 recommended that the Government appoint Hong Kong's first Gas Safety Advisor
1980	Study of town gas and LPG operations and safety standards commissioned
1982	Piped gas policy introduced by the Executive Council Gas Advisor’s Office established, later becoming the Gas Standards Office (GasSO)
1985	The Gas Industry Training Centre of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) began training gas installers on gas installation work
1988	“Risk Assessment of Tsing Yi LPG Terminals“ consultancy study commissioned

Legislation and Regulatory Framework : 1989 – 1998

1990	Gas Safety Ordinance enacted Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services appointed as the Gas Authority
1991	Gas Safety Ordinance came into effect Registration of gas supply companies, gas contractors and gas installers Mandatory approval of flexible gas tubing introduced
1992	Conveyance of LPG together with other goods such as kerosene prohibited Gas suppliers began regular safety inspection of all domestic gas customers
1996	Gas Safety Ordinance amended to include provision for examining gas holders
1997	Gas Safety Ordinance amended to protect underground gas pipes Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations amended to require installation owners to arrange regular inspections
1998	“Quantitative Risk Assessment of Gas Vehicles and Associated Infrastructures in Hong Kong” study commissioned to facilitate the introduction of LPG taxis into Hong Kong

Enhancement and Innovation : 1999 – 2009

2000	The first batch of dedicated LPG filling stations commissioned to support the LPG taxi scheme The Automobile Industry Training Centre under VTC began training mechanics to service LPG vehicle fuel systems Gas Safety (Miscellaneous) Regulations amended to ban the sale of flueless gas water heaters
2001	Feasibility study commissioned on the introduction of LPG light vans and light goods vehicles into Hong Kong
2002	Gas Safety Ordinance amended to introduce the GU Mark to help the public and trade readily identify approved domestic gas appliances Most taxis have switched to LPG, while the number of LPG light buses also began to increase
2004	Memorandum of Understanding signed with the mainland’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on cross-border cooperation on gas and other safety issues
2006	New pricing mechanism for dedicated LPG filling stations introduced Integrated Gas Safety Enforcement System adopted to modernise GasSO operations
2007	The number of LPG filling stations reached 58 Feasibility study on the introduction of Natural Gas / Liquefied Petroleum Gas buses and heavy duty vehicles into Hong Kong commissioned
2009	GasSO operations achieved ISO 9001 certification