Australian Capital Territory
Utilities (Gas Network Boundary Code) Determination 2013 
Disallowable instrument DI2013–72
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 2013.
2	Commencement 
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.
3	Revocation of code
The Commission revokes Disallowable Instrument DI2012-168, being the Utilities (Gas Network Boundary Code) Determination 2012.
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
21 May 2013

Australian Capital Territory
 ICRC
Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
	
	Gas Network Boundary Code
May 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.	APPLICATION AND PURPOSE OF THIS CODE	2
1.1	Application	2
1.2	Purpose	2
2.	DICTIONARY	2
2.1	Dictionary	2
3.	BOUNDARIES OF GAS NETWORK	2
3.1	Boundary Between Gas Transmission Network and Distribution Network	2
3.2	Boundary Between Gas Distribution Networks	2
3.3	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 
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 National Gas (ACT) Act 2008.
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 and notified to the Technical Regulator and the ICRC.
(2)	Gas Distributors shall not connect their Gas Distribution Networks unless they have agreed on the boundary between the Gas Distribution Networks and notified it to the Technical Regulator and the ICRC.
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.

DICTIONARY

1.	“Act” means the Utilities Act 2000;
2.	“Customer” means—
(a) a person for whom the service is provided under a customer contract; or
(b) a person who has applied, orally or in writing, to the relevant utility for the service to be provided under a customer contract.;
3.	“customer contract” means—
(a) a standard customer contract, made under the Act; 
(b) a negotiated customer contract, made under the Act; or
(c) a customer connection contract, made under the National Energy Retail Law;
4.	 “Gas Distribution Network” has the same meaning as in the Act;
5.	“Gas Distributor” has the same meaning as in the Act;
6.	 “Gas Transmission Network” has the same meaning as in the Act;
7.	“ICRC” means the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission established under section 5 of the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997 (ACT);
8.	“Meter” means a Meter or other apparatus used for the measurement of gas;
9.	 “Point of Supply” means the outlet of the Meter assembly; 
10.	“Premises” has the same meaning as in the Act;
11.	“Technical Regulator” means the administrative unit responsible for Part 5 of the Act;
12.	“Transmission Network” has the same meaning as in the Act.