Gas Usage

All organisers or exhibitors wishing to utilise LP gas cylinders or appliances must obtain written approval from PCEC management at least 20 Business Days prior to the event. Each application will be assessed with the safety of the public/attendees as its prime prerequisite. PCEC Event Manual

Please read the following general guidelines:

• All installations must comply with all state and federal statutory regulations and current Australian Standards covering installation, dangerous goods and equipment.
• The installation and changeovers/disconnections/reconnections must be carried out by persons licensed to carry out such work.
• Documented safe work procedures for the safe use of LP Gas at public events must be available on site for regulators and should include;
  • Storage and handling of cylinders when not in use
  • Cylinder connection and changeover
  • Leak testing
  • Ignition and extinguishing of appliances
  • Emergency equipment procedures
  • Emergency management plans
  • Training records
• Inspections of LP Gas equipment must be carried out by the exhibitor prior to the first use of equipment, and daily prior to commencement of operations. The Check list for Gas Installations in Public Venues, available on the wa.gov.au website, must be completed and kept as a record for regulators.
• PCEC has a hard limit of 30kg of LP Gas indoors at any point in time.
• Exhibitors are limited to one 9kg cylinder per stand unless prior approval is granted by PCEC and not more than 1 cylinder may be placed within 15 metres of another.
• Where more than 1 cylinder is approved per stand, use of hard manifolding is required.
• Cylinders and connections are to be protected from accidental damage and impact and be stored in dry, well-ventilated areas away from heat, ignition and direct sunlight, and should be protected from physical damage and preferably below 45°C.
• Only authorised personnel, who are licensed under the Gas Standards Act 1972 and Gas Standards (Gas filling and Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999, are to operate control devices.
• All gas cylinders are to be removed from the premises at the end of each day and to be stored in the designated gas storage location on the loading dock.
• All sections of the gas storage and any reticulation must be inaccessible to the public, patrons and other exhibitors at all times.
• Cylinders must be firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over.
• A 4kg CO2 or 4kg Dry Chemical fire extinguisher is to be provided by the client or exhibitor for each appliance using LP gas.
• Cylinders will be tested, approved for use and stamped as per AG601.
• All gas appliances are to be fit for purpose and must be Certified for Indoor Use.
• Exhibitors must gain approval from the Event Organiser prior to seeking approval from PCEC.

Please refer all enquiries to:
Building and Energy Division
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
be.info@lgirs.wa.gov.au

Check list for Gas Installations in Public Venues

It is a requirement that all Exhibitors with the intent to use gas at the venue complete the Check list for Gas Installations in Public Venues available on the wa.gov.au website, and return it with this form to exhibitor@pcec.com.au for approval. There are strict regulations on gas usage indoors and exhibitors who do not receive pre-approval will risk not being able to operate for the event.

For further details please visit https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/the-safe-use-of-lp-gas-public-venues-wa or contact 1300 489 099.