(1)  If gas infrastructure or a gas installation is unsafe, or does not comply with this Act, the Director of Gas Safety may give a direction requiring –

(a) rectification of the infrastructure or installation to the satisfaction of the Director; and

(b) if appropriate, the temporary disconnection of the gas supply while the rectification work is carried out; and

(c) the disconnection and removal of the infrastructure or installation.

(2)  Subject to this section, a direction under this section must be given –

(a) in respect of gas infrastructure, to the gas entity in charge of the infrastructure; or

(b) in respect of an installation, to the person in charge of the installation or the occupier of the place in which the installation is situated.

(3)  A direction must be given by written notice or, if the Director of Gas Safety is of the opinion that immediate action is required, it may be given orally.

(4)  If a direction is given orally, it must be confirmed in writing as soon as practicable after being given.

(5)  A person to whom a direction is given under this section must not contravene the direction.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(6)  If a person contravenes a direction, the Director of Gas Safety, or a person authorised in writing by the Director, may take any action that is reasonable and necessary to give effect to the direction.

(7)  The costs incurred in carrying out the direction are recoverable from the relevant gas entity or person in any court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the Crown from the person who contravened the direction.