There are six classes of gas fitting as follows:
- Class 1 - all classes of gas fitting
- Class 2 - three installations for approval (a pre-requisite to obtaining a Class 1)
- Class 3 - fork lifts only (installation, maintenance, repair)
- Class 4 - vehicle gas equipment (maintenance, repair)
- Class 5 - stationary engines (installation, maintenance, repair).
- Work on stationary engines that involves large volume of LPG/CNG may also require a 'Type B' gas licence issued by Consumer and Business Services - SA.GOV.AU - Plumbing, gas fitting and electrical registration and contractors' licences (www.sa.gov.au) (external site) (external site) (external site)
- Class 6 - other situation specific - eg wreckers removing systems (combination of installation, maintenance, repair).
Permit to carry out gas fitting work - LPG and CNG
A person who carries out gas fitting work must comply with:.
- the relevant requirements of AS/NZS 1425 for work with LPG
- the relevant requirements of AS/NZS 2739 for work with CNG.
| Form | Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gas fitting - Application (external site) (external site) (external site) |
$137 plus class options. Please see our list of fees. | 3 years |
| Application for a replacement licence (external site) (external site) (external site) | $137 | N/A |
| Gas plates and books - Application (external site) (external site) (external site) |
Varies. Please see our list of fees. | N/A |