Hong Kong Regulations

GAS SAFETY (GAS SUPPLY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 23A

Works in the vicinity of gas pipes

(1) No person shall carry out, or permit to be carried out, any works in the
vicinity of a gas pipe unless he or the person carrying out the works has,
before commencing the works, taken all reasonable steps to ascertain the
location and position of the gas pipe.

(2) A person who carries out, or permits to be carried out, any works in the
vicinity of a gas pipe shall ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to
protect the gas pipe from damage arising out of the works that would be likely
to prejudice safety. (L.N. 455 of 1996)