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Gas Distribution System Code

This code sets out the minimum standards for the operation and use of the Victorian gas distribution system.

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Overview

The Gas Distribution System Code sets out the minimum standards for the operation and use of the Victorian gas distribution system.

It includes requirements for:

  • the operation of the distribution system
  • connection and augmentation
  • disconnection and reconnection
  • provision of metering installations
  • metering installation testing
  • meter reading and data
  • curtailment
  • customer dispute resolution
  • deemed distribution contract requirements.

We review and amend the code to reflect legislative and statutory requirements, and to make sure it meets changing requirements. 

This page allows you to access amendments that are yet to commence and past versions of the code.

Current version of the code

2 January 2020
Gas Distribution System Code (version 13)
(pdf, 601.9 KB)

Pending code changes

These indicate changes we have proposed making to the code. In some instances, you may be able to give feedback on our proposed changes. 

Changes to the back-billing rules 2020

From 1 January 2021 the allowable back-billing period for retail energy customers will be reduced from nine months to four months.

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Previous versions

Previous versions of the code

18 December 2017
Gas Distribution System Code (version 12)
(pdf, 612.56 KB)
12 October 2014
Gas Distribution System Code (Version 11)
(pdf, 618.03 KB)

Previous amendments

Previous amendments to the Gas Distribution System Code

2 January 2020
Strengthening protections for life support customers 2019
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