scope:

This standard provides guidance forthe writing of specialised Commissioning Instructions for entire or componentsof gas plant.

This Standard covers thecommissioning of new and existing gas-fired plant and ancillary equipment,designed for use on 1^st , 2^nd or 3^rd familygases. It also applies to existing plant which has been refitted, refurbished,modified, repaired or serviced and in any circumstance where re-commissioningof plant is deemed necessary. This standard promotes the adoption of sound,basic commissioning procedures for gas fired plant and ancillary equipment. Itis intended to act as guidance for the writing of specialised CommissioningInstructions and not, in itself, a commissioning procedure for any specificitem of plant.

Specifically, it contains detailsof:

• Legal considerations such as Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
• A typical commissioning sequence
• Commissioning procedures, including planning and programming, inspection, activation, operation, completion and handover.