(1)  The Director of Gas Safety may approve gas appliances of a particular class if satisfied that the articles comply with the requirements of the relevant standard.

(2)  When the Director approves gas appliances of a certain class, he or she must –

(a) assign an identification number indicating approval of appliances of the relevant class; and

(b) issue a certificate of approval in respect of appliances of the relevant class to the applicant.

(3)  If the Director decides not to approve gas appliances of a certain class, he or she must give the applicant written notice of the decision not to approve the appliances –

(a) setting out the reasons for the decision; and

(b) stating the applicant’s right of appeal under Part 7 .