Australian Capital Territory
Utilities (Gas Network Boundary Code) Determination 2012 
Disallowable instrument DI2012–168
made under the  
Utilities Act 2000, s 59 (Determined codes) and s 63 (Public access)

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Utilities (Gas Network Boundary Code) Determination 2012.
2	Commencement 
This instrument commences at the same time as section 6 of the National Energy Retail Law (ACT) Act 2012, A2012-31. 
3	Revocation of code
The Commission revokes the Gas Network Boundary Code, which was determined on 21 December 2000, under the Utilities (Industry Codes) Determination 2000 (DI2000-368). 
4	Determination of code
The Commission determines the attached Gas Network Boundary Code.
5	Public access to documents
Copies of the Gas Network  Boundary Code are available for inspection by members of the public between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, at the Commission’s offices at Level 8, 221 London Circuit, Canberra City ACT and on the Commission’s website (www.icrc.act.gov.au). Copies of these documents can be made at the Commission’s offices. Electronic copies are available on request. No charge will apply.

Malcolm R Gray
Senior Commissioner
Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
  28 June 2012

Australian Capital Territory
 ICRC
Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
	
	Gas Network Boundary Code
JULY 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.	APPLICATION AND PURPOSE OF THIS CODE	1
1.1	Application	1
1.2Purpose	1
2.	DICTIONARY	1
2.1	Dictionary Attached	1
3.	BOUNDARIES OF GAS NETWORK	1
3.1	Boundary Between Gas Transmission Network and Distribution Network	1
3.2	Boundary Between Gas Distribution Networks	1
3.3	Boundary Between Gas Distribution Network and Customers’ Premises	1
3.4	Code Does not Prevent Parties Agreeing on Alternative Boundary Between Gas Distribution Network and Customers’ Premises	2
DICTIONARY	3

1.	
APPLICATION AND PURPOSE OF THIS CODE
1.1	Application
This Code applies to Gas Distributors.
1.2	Purpose
The purpose of this Code is to define the boundary between:
(1)	a Gas Transmission Network and a Gas Distribution Network;
(2)	the Gas Distribution Network of one Person and the Gas Distribution Network of another Person, where those Gas Distribution Networks are connected;
(3)	a Gas Distributor’s Gas Network and a Customer’s Premises.
2.	DICTIONARY
2.1	Dictionary Attached
The dictionary at the end of this Gas Network Boundary Code is part of this Code.
3.	BOUNDARIES OF GAS NETWORK
3.1	Boundary Between Gas Transmission Network and Distribution Network
The boundary between a Gas Transmission Network and a Gas Distribution Network is the delivery point as defined in an access arrangement in accordance with the Gas Pipelines Access (ACT) Law.
3.2	Boundary Between Gas Distribution Networks
(1)	The boundary between two Gas Distribution Networks is the point agreed to by the Gas Distributors whose Gas Distribution Networks are connected. 
(2)	Gas Distributors shall not connect their Gas Distribution Networks unless they have agreed on the boundary between the Gas Distribution Networks.
3.3	Boundary Between Gas Distribution Network and Customers’ Premises 
The boundary between a Gas Distribution Network and a Customer’s Premises is at the Point of Supply.

3.4	Code Does not Prevent Parties Agreeing on Alternative Boundary Between Gas Distribution Network and Customers’ Premises
Despite any other provision in this Code, a Gas Distribution Network and a Customer may:
(1)	agree upon an alternative boundary between the Gas Distribution Network and the Customer's Premises; and/or
(2)	define assets within a Customer's Premises to be part of the Gas Distribution  Network.

DICTIONARY

1.	“Act” means the Utilities Act 2000;
2.	“Customer” has the same meaning as in the Act;
3.	“Gas Distribution Network” has the same meaning as in the Act;
4.	“Gas Distributor” has the same meaning as in the Act;
5.	 “ Gas Network Boundary Code” means the Gas Network Boundary Code approved by the Minister as a Technical Code under the Act;
6.	“Gas Transmission Network” has the same meaning as in the Act;
7.	“Meter” means a Meter or other apparatus used for the measurement of gas;
8.	 “Minister” means the Minister responsible for administering Part 5 of the Act“Person” includes a natural Person, a firm, an unincorporated association or body corporate;
9.	“Point of Supply” means the outlet of the Meter assembly; 
10.	“Premises” has the same meaning as in the Act;
11.	“Technical Code” means a code approved or determined by the Minister under Part 5 of the Act.