LP Gas and gasfitting changes

Changes to LP gas and gasfitting Standards – October 2020

New standards published

On 1 October 2020, Standards Australia published updated gasfitting Standards.

Standards Alert: Publication of Amendment 4 to AS/NZS 5601.1: 2013:

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Standards Alert: Publication of AS/NZS 5601.2: 2020 Gas Installations:

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Webinar – Changes to Gasfitting Standards

This webinar provides technical guidance in relation to the changes to Standards AS/NZS 5601.1 and 5601.2.

Changes to Gasfitting Standards Webinar Series

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About Amendment 4 to AS/NZS 5601.1:2013

Amendment 4 to AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 relates to the use of new quick connect devices for LP Gas cylinders (LCC27) which will apply from 1 October 2021 for leisure cylinders (nominally 10kg or less).

The new valve incorporates a back check valve to prevent gas flow unless the gas connection is made. The new valve and connection are aimed at reducing the risk of gas leakage and gas safety incidences to improve consumer safety.

Transition period

There is a 12 month transition timeframe (from the date of publication) for the LP gas cylinder industry to prepare. Refer to the timeline diagram below.

From 1 October 2021, gasfitting work for leisure cylinders (nominally 10kg or less) will allow for the use of the new cylinder quick connect device (LCC27) or the current Type 21 POL connection.

LCC27 Cylinder valve timeline

1 Oct 2020
New standards published
Publication of various standards to facilitate the transition to the new, safer LCC27 LPG cylinder valve and connections on LPG appliances, such as BBQs and patio heaters.
1 Apr 2021
Phase in LCC27 valve on LPG cylinders
New LPG cylinders and those due for retest and 10 year changeover may be supplied with the new LCC27 valve or the old POL valve
1 Oct 2021
Phase in LCC27 connections on LPG appliances.
LCC27 valves mandatory on all new or retested cylinders.
BBQs and outdoor patio heaters may be sold with the new LCC27 connection.
Old Type 21 (POL) valve is not permitted on new or retested cylinders.
1 Apr 2022
LCC27 connections mandatory on all new LPG appliances
Cylinders with LCC27 valves must be used with new BBQs and LPG appliances as they cannot be connected to the old Type 21 (POL) cylinder valve.
Adaptors must not be used.
The LCC27 cylinder valve is backwards compatible - consumers do not need to purchase a new gas appliance. The Type 21 (POL) valve remains approved for service life, until a cylinder is due for retest and 10 year changeover.
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About revision of AS/NZS 5601.2:2020

AS/NZS 5601.2: 2020 introduces new requirements for LP gas cylinders connections (similar to those contained in Amendment 4 above), and improved safety requirements for caravans and boats.

A six month transition period (from date of publication) for AS/NZS 5601.2 will apply, except for requirements relating to the cylinder quick connect device for LP cylinders (LCC27), where a 12 month transition applies from the date of publication.

As above from 1 October 2021 both the new LCC27 device and current Type 21 connection can be used.

Some of the key changes affecting caravans and boats include:

Prohibiting the installation of in-situ LP cylinders in caravans
New requirements of a “controlled area” on caravan drawbars to provide clarity with respect to clearances between cylinders and electrical equipment including road safety equipment
Electrical shut off devices in cylinder compartments needing to be encapsulated
New greater overhead clearances from rangehoods to cookers to align with international best practice.

Date: 21/12/2024 12:43

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Reviewed 29 May 2024