When is this registration required?
A pipeline registration is required to operate a pipeline used to convey dangerous goods that is greater than 60 millimeters in diameter and which:
- Is not wholly located on a licensed dangerous goods site, or
- Connects two adjoining licensed dangerous goods sites.
Registration is valid for five years and is granted to the owner of the dangerous goods pipeline.
Required information
The application must be signed by the intended licensee and lodged with:
- Completed and signed application form
- A written report – if required, see the application form for more information
- Geographical information on the pipelines (plan and data)
Failure to provide the required documentation will delay processing of applications. Most applications are processed within approximately 30 business days.
Application fee
There is no application fee for pipeline registration.
Lodging the application
The completed and signed application form must be accompanied by the required information, and:
Emailed to: cso@demirs.wa.gov.au
| By Mail | In Person |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Goods Licensing Branch Locked Bag 100 EAST PERTH WA 6892 | Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm Customer Service |
Major hazard facility (MHF) notification
Show moreIf a pipeline is not part of an existing major hazard facility and has a capacity greater than the critical quantity of Schedule 1 substances then the operator must notify the department’s Chief Dangerous Goods Officer.
Notifying that critical quantity of Schedule 1 substances will be exceeded
If a pipeline is situated on or connected to a place that could be a major hazard facility, the requirement to register a pipeline will depend on whether the place is determined to be a major hazard facility.
Dangerous goods pipeline registration does not apply to pipelines regulated under petroleum safety legislation.
Renewing a registration
Show morePipeline registrations are automatically renewed every 5 years unless:
- the holder of the registration is deceased or the body corporate or partnership is dissolved
- the holder does not want the registration renewed
- the pipeline is not a dangerous goods pipeline or no longer needs to be registered.
Reporting an incident
Show moreDangerous goods pipeline registration holders are responsible for reporting accidents and incidents arising from their activities in Western Australia, including unexplained losses or theft.
