OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT
     
 
  Work permits serve as a guideline for Gas Malaysia to supervise or monitor any third party activity. All third party works and activities within the vicinity of Gas Malaysia's installations, require authorisation by means of a Work Permit. It is issued on a day-to-day, per location and per activity basis.  
 
 
 
Who Needs To Apply
You need to apply for a work permit if your construction work;
 
  is on or within 2 meters of a gas installation.
  if pipe jacking work is within 3 meters of a gas installation.
 
  involves welding or other work that generates enough heat / sparks to ignite a flame.
  requires entrance into an enclosed area harmful to people.
 
  bypassing a gas meter or disabling a safety device, or part of the safety system.
 
  results in natural gas venting (any activity which may cause flammable gas to be released to the atmosphere).
  uses a mobile crane swinging a load over unprotected above-ground facilities.
 
  which includes radiographic activity - for example, examination of welded joints in any non-destructive test.
 
 
Where To Apply
Work permits should be obtained from the nearest branch office to the area of intended activities before commencing excavation or construction work.
 
 
The Process
 
 
 
  How a Work Permit is Issued  
 
 
 
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