New standards for LPG cylinder valves and AS/NZS 5601

On 1 October 2020, Standards Australia published updated gasfitting standards compromising of:

• Amendment 4 to AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations - Part 1: General installations (AS/NZS 5601.1), and
• Revision of AS/NZS 5601.2 Gas Installations – Part 2: LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes (AS/NZS 5601.2).

Free webinars for industry

To assist gas industry participants understand the changes and the transition timeline for implementation of the new LCC27 gas valve for leisure LP Gas cylinders, ESV and the VBA are hosting free webinars from 17 November to 1 December covering the above changes.

More information

Read more about the changes to LP Gas and gasfitting standards.

Contact us

If you have any queries in relation to standard AS/NZS 5601 and its application, please contact our Gas Technical Helpline directly on 1800 652 563 or at gastechinfo@energysafe.vic.gov.au.