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AS 4630—2005

Australian Standard™

Leakage detection systems

AS 4630—2005
 This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee AG-011, Gas Components
and Industrial Equipment. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards
Australia on 14 April 2005. This Standard was published on 1 June 2005.

The following are represented on Committee AG-011:

AGA Certification Services

Appliance and Component Testing
Energy Networks Association
Engineers Australia
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia
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Gas Appliances and Services Association

Gas Technical Regulators Committee
LPG Australia
Major Industrial Gas Installations

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 AS 4630—2005

Australian Standard™
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Leakage detection systems

Originated as AG 215—1977.
Previous edition 1998.
Republished and designated AS 4630—2005.

COPYRIGHT
© Standards Australia
All rights are reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without the written
permission of the publisher.
Published by Standards Australia, GPO Box 5420, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia
ISBN 0 7337 6733 8
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PREFACE
This Standard was reviewed by the Standards Australia Committee, AG-011, Gas
Components and Industrial Equipment, to supersede AG 215—1998, Approval requirements
for leakage detection systems. The Standard is republished without technical alterations.
The objective of this Standard is to provide manufacturers, designers, regulatory
authorities, testing laboratories and similar organizations with uniform minimum
requirements for the safety, performance and use of leakage detection systems.
This Standard should not be regarded as a design specification or as an instruction manual.
In its preparation, consideration has been given to—
(a) continuity of satisfactory operation;
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(b) the prevention of fire hazards, and explosions;

(c) the prevention of injury to persons or property;
(d) gas rules and regulations now in force; and
(e) relevant International Standards.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the application
of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard,
whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
Statements expressed in mandatory terms in notes to tables and figures are deemed to be
requirements of this Standard.
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CONTENTS

Page

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

1.1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................ 4

SECTION 2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

2.1 MATERIALS .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 CONSTRUCTION....................................................................................................... 6
2.3 DESIGN ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 MARKINGS................................................................................................................ 8
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2.5 INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 8

SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 GAS LEAKAGE ....................................................................................................... 10
3.3 VOLTAGE VARIATION.......................................................................................... 10
3.4 DURABILITY........................................................................................................... 10

APPENDICES
A FIGURE A1............................................................................................................... 12
B METHODS OF TEST................................................................................................ 13
C LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 20
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard
Leakage detection systems

SECT ION 1 SCOPE AND DEF I N I T I ONS

1.1 SCOPE
These requirements apply to leakage detection systems intended to be used as part of a
safety shut off system (see AS 3814).
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Compliance with these requirements does not imply that it is acceptable for use without
supplemental tests in its intended application.
Leakage detection systems shall comply with the requirements of the appropriate electrical
authority.
These requirements apply to commercially available packaged leakage detection systems
that include pressure switches, timers, pumps, etc., and those leakage detection systems that
are built up from standard components intended for the same purpose.
These requirements do not apply to devices intended to detect external leakage from gas
pipes.

1.2 DEFINITIONS
1.2.1 Authority
Means the authority having jurisdiction or such authority as delegated. (Technical
Regulator).
1.2.2 Certified
Assessed by a Certifying Body, and having a certificate number to demonstrate compliance
with a Standard.
1.2.3 Certifying body
A body acceptable to the Technical Regulator that provides assurance of compliance of
appliances and components with nominated standards or other accepted safety criteria.
1.2.4 Combination gas control
An assembly of two or more different control functions in a single body.
1.2.5 Flame safeguard
A safety device that automatically cuts off the gas supply if the actuating flame is
extinguished.
1.2.6 Gas
A combustible fuel gas which may be one of the following:
1.2.6.1 Natural gas (NG)
A hydrocarbon gas, consisting mainly of methane.

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