Connecting gas stoves

[ACEsterhuizen]

Sorry to dig up old cows, but I was confronted by a "gas inspector ??" (yes i know) and asked how could i issue a coc with the isolator "near" the (newly installed) gas / solid plate /element combo stove in a kitchen. Apparently the new gas regs prohibits any isolators "near" a gas stove?

All i have is my sans 10142 regs and according to the Regs a lpg gas stove and the area which it is located in is not a hazardous area?:

7.14.3 The classification of the location and the selection of equipment
permitted (such as flameproof, explosion proof and intrinsically safe
equipment) shall be in accordance with SANS 10108. The installation of
electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres and in the petroleum industry
shall be in accordance with SANS 10086-1 and SANS 10089-2 respectively.

NOTE Examples of hazardous locations are

a) petrol pumps,
b) spray painting booths,
c) areas for the storage, mixing and use of flammable fuels, paints or solvents,
d) grain silos and flour mills,
e) coal storage facilities,
f) wine cellars,
g) areas for the storage and filling of LPG cylinders,
h) battery charging locations, and
I) sewage plant.


but then again Regs 5.1.4 states clearly that:

5.1.4 Positioning of equipment

Electrical equipment which, under normal conditions will be

a) exposed to flammable or explosive gas, vapour, dust or liquid, or to
external influences such as direct sunlight, corrosive vapour or oil, or

b) in a hazardous location,

shall be so selected or enclosed that it is protected against harmful
effects or it shall comply with the requirements of an applicable standard
(or both).

but then i have to comply with the following as well:

6.16.3.1.2 A switch-disconnector for a cooking appliance(s) shall

a) be in the same room as the appliance(s),
b) be at a height above floor level of not less than 0,5 m and not more than
2,2 m,
c) preferably not be above the cooking appliance(s), (not necessarily)
d) be within 3 m of the appliance(s), but within 0,5 m of the appliance(s)
if the switch-disconnector's purpose is not clearly indicated, and
e) not be fixed to the appliance.

So what do i do with the stove isolator?

[ians]

As with the electrical regulations

6.2 Installation of appliances
6.2.1 Fixed appliances shall be installed by a registered installer. When siting an appliance, due
regard shall be paid to convenience in use, to protection from draughts and damage, and to the
layout of the gas piping system. Pipe runs shall be as neat, tidy and as short as possible. Pressure
regulators shall be of an approved type. Low-pressure regulators shall comply with SANS 1237.