LPG Safety

An urgent programme of replacement of buried metallic LPG pipework with polyethylene piping should be implemented.

A new safety regime should be put in place governing the installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement of all LPG systems.

A new scheme should be introduced requiring all LPG suppliers to be registered and accredited.

The current risk assessment system should be improved by the addition of an independent audit process.

Research into the safety of polyethylene piping should be conducted to ensure long-term reliability.

There should be prompt and effective communication between all interested parties of all technical developments in matters of LPG safety.

Awareness of legal responsibilities should be raised among LPG suppliers and consumers.