Warnings, administrative controls, labels and plates
The gas standard requires warnings, administrative controls, labels and plates.
Sometimes the size of the font is stipulated, sometimes the material is controlled, sometimes it is required to be legible, permanent and durable, and usually the location is controlled. The requirements vary, but labels are not optional.
The labels required on a gas installation
The following simplifies some of these areas. It tells you where to look in your copy of the gas standard and provides an avenue for compliance through the compliant gas stickers and plates available in the RV Merchandise catalogue.
Catalogue item C-5B
A label is required adjacent to the cooker and must be clearly visible. The font must be at a minimum 4mm.
Catalogue item C-5C
Clause 6.11.4 also calls for this warning in a prominent position. The standard calls for the label to be permanent and durable.
Catalogue item C-5H
Clause 6.15 requires a label with 5mm font beside the caravan door.
Catalogue item C-5F
These clauses call for a warning label inside the gas locker using 10mm font.
Catalogue item C-5D
Clause 7.7 calls for a vent warning label stating the vent must remain open and clean. Font needs to be a minimum of 4mm and it must be beside both the top and bottom vents, see clauses 7.4.2 and 7.4.3 in the ventilation section.
Catalogue item C-6S
Clause 3.3.5 calls for the gas cylinder compartment to be clearly identified and specifies the size and colour of the font. Available as either a metal plate, item C-6, or a sticker, item C-6S.
Catalogue item C-5G
Every vehicle must have a gas compliance plate. It must be metal and durable, resistant to ultraviolet radiation and resistant to corrosion, with legible letters of 4mm minimum. The placement must be visible and prominent. It is required for a new installation and for any modification or addition. It can never be removed. If any further certificate is added following a modification, an additional plate is required.
Catalogue item C-7
These clauses require a warning label which is legible, durable and permanent to be placed visibly in the controlled area surrounding the cylinders. The catalogue provides a metal plate for this purpose.
Some manufacturers have received non-conformance reports by regulators for using vinyl stickers, considered by the regulators to be unsuitable.
Catalogue item C-5A
Clause 10.3.1 calls for a general warning sticker to be placed prominently in the area of a gas appliance.
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