Type A and Type B appliance definitions
The acceptance process for a gas appliance depends on whether it is classified as a Type A appliance or a Type B appliance. Type A and Type B are classifications that are defined in the Gas Safety Act 1997.
Type A appliances
The Act defines a type A appliance as either:
- An appliance (including a second-hand appliance) for which an acceptance scheme has been authorised by Energy Safe Victoria in accordance with section 68
- An appliance that has been accepted under section 69.
Domestic and light commercial type appliances, such as cookers, space heaters, central heaters, water heaters, catering equipment and leisure appliances, are type A appliances. Type A appliances are typically limited to a gas input of 1000MJ/h.
Refer to Appliance acceptance submissions for details on the type A submission process.
Type B appliances
The Act defines a type B appliance as an appliance (including a second-hand appliance) with gas consumption in excess of 10MJ/h, including any components and fittings downstream of and including the appliance manual shut-off valve, but does not include a Type A appliance.
Refer to Appliance acceptance submissions for details on the type B submission process.
Date: 08/12/2024 6:34
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