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HOMEOWNER INFORMATION,
SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATION PACK
VERSION 3.0
EDIT DATE 28/05/2014
HOMEOWNER INFORMATION, SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATION PACK 1
Benefits of Using Gas in Your Home
Water Heating – Gas Tankless Water Heaters
Small Family
No wasted cost of heating water not used
Large Family
High hot water needs, never run out
Changing Family
Provides enough hot water regardless of size
Travel/Holidays
No wasted heating cost while away
Multiple bathrooms
Continuous supply
Based on the comparison tables on pages 30 -32, it is clear that gas is the most efficient
energy supply for heating water because:
• The capital cost is generally relatively lower than
other systems.
• No hot water storage is required.
• The cost in R/kWhr is lower than that for the other
systems.
• Water temperature can be set using remote
temperature controllers.
• Virtually removes dependence on electricity.
• Systems are safe and are used extensively
throughout the world.
• Water is heated extremely quickly and energy
efficiently.
• Reduced harmful effects on the environment
over other systems
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Gas Space Heating
Gas Radiant Space Heating
• Available in Vented or Vent Free variants
• Instant heat
• No need for chopping and storage of wood.
• No daily cleaning of ash required
Gas Convection Space Heating (Fan assited)
• Permanently mounted or portable.
• Fan-assisted units blow the heated air around
the room.
• Fully thermostatic for convenient set’n’forget
operation.
• Built-in timers automatically switch the unit
on and off at a set time.
Gas Cooking
• Preferred by most professional chefs.
• Instant heating and improved temperature
control.
• More economical to cook with gas.
Gas Back-up Electricity Generator
• No storage of Diesel or Petrol required.
• Lower emissions, making them more
environmentally friendly.
• Gas generators require less frequent
maintenance
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Table of Contents
1. EnviroFuel Gas Network Available on the Estate .....................................................................................................4
2. Plan Approval Process for EnviroFuel Gas Connection.............................................................................................6
Plan Approval Process: Step #1 ................................................................................................................................6
Plan Approval Process: Step #2 ................................................................................................................................6
Plan Approval Process: Step #3 ................................................................................................................................6
Plan Approval Process: Step #4 ................................................................................................................................7
Plan Approval Process: Step #5 ................................................................................................................................7
3. EnviroFuel Typical Gas Layout Template. .................................................................................................................8
4. Owners Gas Installation Requirements and Specifications. ...................................................................................10
ANNEXURE A ...........................................................................................................................................................14
ANNEXURE B ...........................................................................................................................................................15
5. Voucher for Gas Meter Box. ...................................................................................................................................16
6. Approved Registered Gas Installers and Suppliers. ................................................................................................17
7. Application for Gas Connection (Residential). ........................................................................................................21
8. Standard Terms and Conditions for Gas Supply. ....................................................................................................23
9. Gas Connection Application Document Checklist. .................................................................................................27
10. Frequently Asked Questions About Piped Gas Available on the Estate. ..............................................................28
11. Comparison between Water Heating Systems. ....................................................................................................30
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1. EnviroFuel Gas Network Available on the Estate
28/05/2014
Dear Homeowner,
Congratulations on your purchase at Helderfontein Estate. Please note that the gas supplied through this network
is LP (Liquid Petroleum) gas and any appliances chosen by you must be manufactured or set for LP Gas.
The standard Helderfontein gas connection fee is still to be confirmed, and will be released once the installation
of the gas network commences. As a guideline, the current Waterfall Estates connection fee is R 5 950.00
excluding VAT. The connection fee includes your stand connection to the gas network, the pre-paid meter system
and all components in the meter box. The meter box is supplied to each home owner by Century Property
Developments, which is distributed by EnviroFuel. This meter box MUST be installed on the boundary of your
property where the gas pipe enters your stand.
EnviroFuel aims to sell the LP Gas supplied to you at a rate lower than the regulated MRP (Maximum Retail Price)
of bottled LP Gas for inland areas. This price will be adjusted upwards or downwards monthly in accordance with
the Department of Energy’s regulated MRGP (Maximum Refinery Gate Price) for LP Gas.
EnviroFuel has implemented a Gas prepayment metering system where residents of Helderfontein Estate are able
to purchase, manage and control their usage of Gas.
A Pre-Paid Smart Gas Meter that complies with international safety and quality standards will be installed in the
meter box situated on the boundary wall of each property. The Gas prepayment metering system consists of the
Pre-Paid Smart Gas Meter, a Smart Card and Prepayment Vending System. Gas can be purchased at vending
terminals through an online account registration. A detailed user manual will be issued once your EnviroFuel Pre-
Paid gas account has been opened. The vending terminals will be strategically situated at locations in
Helderfontein Estate
Once your EnviroFuel Pre-Paid gas account has been opened, the smart card can then be recharged with gas
credits (volume) by inserting the smart card at one of the vending terminals. After recharging the smart card, the
smart card must then be inserted into the gas meter and the gas credits (volume) purchased will then be
transferred to, and displayed on the meter. These smart cards are linked to your gas meter and EnviroFuel Pre-
Paid gas account, and will not work with any other gas meter. Residents will be able to monitor their usage by
checking the meter, where gas usage will be shown by decreasing volume (credits) displayed on the meter. The
gas meter recharge process is repeated when the resident wishes to make another purchase of gas. The Pre-Paid
Smart Gas Meter is designed to automatically disconnect the supply of gas once the remaining gas credits
(volume) have been depleted.
Additionally, the Pre-Paid Smart Gas Meter is equipped with many safety functions and alarms. The gas meter is
designed to close its internal meter valve should any of these alarms be triggered. These alarms will be indicated
on the LCD screen on the front of the gas meter.
Please complete the necessary documents found in this pack and return them to us with a copy of documents
listed in the Gas Connection Application Document Checklist found in this pack.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you require assistance or any additional information, regarding the
EnviroFuel gas network or the various benefits of gas appliances that can be utilised in your new home.
Yours faithfully,
T.P. Kane
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EnviroFuel Contact Details
ENVIROFUEL EMERGENCY LINE – 24 HOURS – 079 523 4427
Office Number: 011 260 6612 (Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00)
Fax: 086 549 4477
Address: Waterfall Village Clubhouse,
Waterfall Country Village,
Waterfall
Email: info@envirofuel.co.za
Accounts and Administration
Name: Ilze Loots
Tel: 011 260 6612
Fax: 086 549 4477
Email: ilze@envirofuel.co.za
Technical Enquiries and Information
Name: Etienne Mitton
Tel: 011 260 6612 / 082 924 0580
Fax: 086 503 9519
Email: etienne@envirofuel.co.za
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2. Plan Approval Process for EnviroFuel Gas Connection.
Plan Approval Process: Step #1
Once the homeowner has submitted their Sketch Plans to Century Property Developments Aesthetics Committee
for approval, a meeting with EnviroFuel must be scheduled to discuss and review the use of Gas Appliance’s, Gas
and/or Solar Water and Underfloor Heating systems, in accordance with the Century Properties Architectural
Guidelines. This meeting must be attended by the home owner and architect. Copies of the sketch plans which
were submitted to the Aesthetics Committee for approval should be presented at this meeting. The sketch plans
should include the following:
Site Plan showing the site building footprint and boundary walls.
Building Floor Plan layouts.
Plan Approval Process: Step #2
After meeting with EnviroFuel, an Approved Gas Installer should be chosen from the list of Approved Installers
included in this pack, to design the Gas Installation and Gas Appliances in accordance with SANS 10087-1 and the
OWNERS GAS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATION found in this pack.
This will be required for the drafting of detailed and working gas layout drawings. Generally, a gas installer would
need to be appointed before they will hand over their proposed design of their gas installation.
A stand screenshot indicating where the gas network pipe enters each stand and an electronic copy of the
EnviroFuel Typical Gas Layout Template can be obtained from EnviroFuel.
Plan Approval Process: Step #3
Detailed and working gas layout drawings will need to be drafted and submitted to EnviroFuel for approval. These
drawings must be drafted in accordance with and format as indicated on the EnviroFuel Typical Gas Layout
Template found in this pack.
These drawings must include the following information and details:
Site Plan showing the site, building footprint, boundary walls and Building Floor Plans.
The following information must be indicated on the gas layout drawings:
All Notes as indicated on the Typical Gas Layout Template.
Gas meter box placement on the boundary wall.
Gas pipe from meter box to building.
Details of temporary/back-up gas bottles.
Details of gas piping to be used, location, distance and diameter of the piping.
Positions of shut off valves and pressure regulators.
Position and details of any of the following appliances:
o Gas cooking appliances including barbeques.
o Gas space heating (Fireplaces and wall mounted gas heaters).
o Gas and/or Solar domestic hot water systems.
o Gas and/or Solar underfloor heating systems.Gas back-up generator units.
o Ventilation for Gas Space Heating appliances must be as per the details given SANS
10087-1.
Please also note the following when installing Gas Water Heaters (Gas Geysers):
Gas water heaters installed internally must be fitted with a proper flue system leading to the
outside of the building.
Gas water heaters installed externally must be screened from view using a method acceptable to
Century Property Development’s aesthetics committee
No gas geysers may be installed in roof voids.
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These detailed and working gas layouts MUST BE STAMPED AND/OR SIGNED BY THE REGISTERED LPGAS
INSTALLER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THIS GAS LAYOUT .
Plan Approval Process: Step #4
Once detailed and working gas layouts have been drafted, two A1 paper copies of Site Plan and Building Floor
Plans must be submitted to EnviroFuel for Approval. One copy of the drawings will be stamped if approved. The
other copy will be filed in EnviroFuel’s records.
It is suggested that electronic copies of the proposed detailed and working gas layouts are sent through to
EnviroFuel for review before two A1 paper copies are printed.
Plan Approval Process: Step #5
The EnviroFuel approved detailed and working gas drawings must be submitted to the Aesthetics Committee,
together with the building working drawing as part of Stage 2 of Century Property Developments Aesthetics
Committee approval process.
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3. EnviroFuel Typical Gas Layout Template.
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***Note: Electronic copies of the EnviroFuel Typical Gas Layout Template can be obtained from
EnviroFuel.
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4. Owners Gas Installation Requirements and Specifications.
1. A gas meter box for the pre-paid gas meter and valve assembly will be supplied by Century Property
Developments to each owner. This meter box MUST be installed on the inside of the street boundary wall,
where the gas supply pipe enters the stand, even if the home owner elects not to connect to the gas
network, as the gas reticulation pipe for the stand needs to be terminated and maintained in the meter
box. The meter box must be positioned on the wall as shown on Annexure A.
2. The following safety distances around the gas meter box must be adhered to:
Gas meter box to be kept clear from any obstructions and combustible materials at all times.
No drains within 2m of the gas meter box.
All safety distances must comply with SANS 10087-1.
3. The pre-paid gas meter will be supplied and installed together with the meter box components by
EnviroFuel. The pre-paid gas meter, valves etc. will only be fitted just prior to the gas being connected to
the property and once the required documentation and gas connection fee has been paid by the owner.
4. The meter box will be supplied with an isolation valve on the inlet side of the meter. This will allow our
installer to shut the gas supply to the meter for maintenance purposes. The isolation valve will also serve as
a shut-off valve to the property in the event of an emergency.
5. The gas pressure supplied on the outlet side of the pre-paid gas meter is 2.8 kPa, which is appliance
operating gas pressure. The entire gas installation piping must therefore be specified and designed
accordingly, taking into account the appliance operating gas pressure, requirements of the appliance and
distance of the appliance from the meter box.
6. The gas piping from the meter box to the first isolation valve at entry to the building must NOT be less than
32mm in diameter and must be laid underground and encased in a 90mm diameter sleeve ( Marley Hydro-
wall uPVC Class 9 Pressure Pipe) up to the point where the pipe emerges from the ground to enter the
isolation valve. LPgas Hazard Tape must be placed 300mm above this sleeve to indicate that the pipe is
below. The top of the sleeve should be a minimum of 600mm below finished ground level. This is to ensure
that gardening or other activities cannot lead to a puncture of the gas pipe.
7. A ¾” (three quarter inch) female fitting is required to be fitted on the end of the house supply pipe installed
in the gas meter box. If any reducing fittings are used, they must be made of stainless steel. The
measurement of this pipe from the bottom of the meter box to the end of the ¾” Female fitting (including
any reducing fittings) must be 110mm, as shown on Annexure B.
8. Before entering the building there must be an isolation valve. (This can also be classified as an emergency
shut-off valve).
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9. Due to the supply gas pressure of 2.8 kPa being supplied from the pre-paid gas meter, it is of utmost
importance that the sizes (Internal Diameter) of gas pipes to be installed have been calculated correctly, by
taking into account the distance of pipe required and the appliance rating (amount of gas consumed by
appliance).
Gas installations utilizing a “manifold distribution system"
Meaning the gas pipes are installed from a central distribution point with individual gas pipes
supplying each gas appliance in the gas installation. The following recommended minimum sized
internal diameter (ID) gas pipes should be installed, as indicated in Table 1 below:
Table 1 — Recommended sizes of pipes
Appliances Gas Pipes ID mm
Gas stove 12mm - 15mm
Gas braai's 12mm - 15mm
Space heater – (Fireplace and Wall Heaters) 15mm
1 x Water heater - Instantaneous or Storage 20mm
2 x Water heaters - Instantaneous 25mm
***Recommended pipe sizes are also affected by distance and appliance rating and may need to be
increased***
Gas installations utilizing a “loop through piping system”
Meaning the gas pipe is installed to a gas appliance and then supplies another appliance, or a
number of gas appliances installed. To determine the size(s) of pipe required in a gas pipe system, it
is necessary to estimate the amount of gas (expressed in terms of MJ/hr) that passes through each
section of pipe when all the appliances are turned full-on. The size of pipe needed for each section
of the pipe system is determined from the rating(s) of each appliance in the system and the length
of pipe in each section. This type of piping system may require that the recommended minimum
sized gas pipes indicated in Table 1, be increased to a bigger internal diameter (ID).
When a pipework system is designed, provision should be made for additional appliances which
might be installed at a later date and pipe sizes should, therefore, be large enough to cater for such
future extensions.
10. An isolation valve must be installed before each appliance as per SANS 10087-1.
11. It is recommended that the piping installed in the building be Corrugated Stainless Steel Piping sheathed
with polymer. If the owner and installer elect to use another type of pipe, this pipe must comply with the
requirements of SANS 10087-1 and recommendations of LPGSASA.
12. The installation in the building must be done in accordance with SANS 10087-1. This standard covers all the
aspects of a domestic LP Gas Installation.
13. All Emergency Services by-laws are to be adhered to at all times.
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14. All appliances installed must comply with SANS 1539 and be approved by the LPGSASA. Appliances without
a flame failure shut-off device may not be installed.
15. No flueless appliances are allowed to be installed in bedrooms and bathrooms. Where flueless appliances
are installed in other areas, adequate ventilation MUST be provided for as stipulated in SANS 10087-1
16. Please note the following when installing Gas Geysers:
Gas water heaters installed internally must be fitted with a proper flu system leading to the
outside of the building.
Gas water heaters installed externally must be screened from view using a method
acceptable to century property development’s aesthetics committee
No gas geysers may be installed in roof voids
17. Should a temporary gas bottle supply point be installed to the gas installation, a pressure reducing
regulator must be installed at the temporary gas bottle supply point. This pressure reducing regulator must
reduce the gas pressure from the temporary gas bottle(s) to 2.8 kPa appliance operating gas pressure.
18. No pressure regulators are required at appliances. If a temporary gas bottle supply point is provided, the
2.8 kPa output pressure regulating equipment used must be approved and comply with SANS 1237.
19. As required by law, each home owner MUST be issued with a Certificate of Compliance on completion of
their gas installation. This C.O.C is issued by the registered gas installer who carried out the gas installation
from the boundary wall gas meter box, including all external and internal gas installation as well as the
connection of SANS 1539 and LPGSASA approved LP gas appliances. A copy of this C.O.C must be issued to
EnviroFuel.
20. The installation must be designed, installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with SANS 10087-1
and the EnviroFuel - Owners Gas Installation Requirements and Specification.
21. EnviroFuel reserves the right to inspect the entire gas installation prior to approving a gas connection to the
EnviroFuel gas network.
22. It is essential that the water supply to the house is balanced with a pressure regulating valve and that all
water pipe sizes in the house comply with the water requirements to ensure correct flow of hot water to
gas heated water appliances such as basins, showers and baths.
23. It is recommended that two or three 110mm sleeves are laid across the driveway so that should for
whatever reasons a gas service or any other service need to be laid or re-routed, your driveway won’t need
to be lifted.
24. It is also recommended that your building contractors are made aware of the main gas pipelines that have
been installed along the pavements, before the ground is cut away for driveways between the road and
boundary wall. This also applies to flower beds and trees that will be planted on pavements. These details
can be obtained or pointed out on site by the company responsible for installing the gas reticulation.
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25. In addition to the gas installation being in accordance with SANS 10087-1 and EnviroFuel’s Specifications,
each home owner is to submit detailed and working gas drawings of their gas installation to EnviroFuel for
final approval. No gas will be supplied to the home owner until approval from EnviroFuel is obtained.]
26. In the event of any alteration to the gas installation, updated plans must be submitted to EnviroFuel for
approval. A copy of the new C.O.C must also be sent to EnviroFuel.
Additional specifications enforced by the Johannesburg EMS Flammable Liquids Department
27. At least one 9kg DCP fire extinguisher must be supplied in the garage of each home, which must comply
with SANS 810
28. The use of 48kg LPG cylinders on the Estate may only be used on a temporary basis, for the commissioning
of LPG installations at the individual residential property, and for the supply of LPG to the individual
residential property until connected to the LPG piped network.
Once the individual residential property is connected to the LPG piped network, all 48kg cylinders, full or
empty, MUST be removed from the residential property. The only LPG cylinders that may be stored/kept
on a residential property are either two 9kg LPG cylinders OR one 19kg LPG cylinder
Acceptance of these Specifications by:
HOMEOWNER REGISTERED GAS INSTALLER
Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............
Signature: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Stand Number: …………………………………………….
Estate: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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ANNEXURE A
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ANNEXURE B
GAS
METER BOX
OUTLET
GAS PIPE
REGULATOR
2.8kPa OUTPUT
SHUT-OFF
VALVES
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
PRE-PAID GAS
METER
INCOMING
32mm HDPE
NETWORK GAS ¾ “ FEMALE
PIPE FITTING
110 mm
HOUSE SUPPLY GAS
PIPE. NOT LESS
THAN 32mm
NO 7. INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
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5. Voucher for Gas Meter Box.
VOUCHER FOR GAS METER BOX
Each Homeowner at Helderfontein Estate will be issued with a Gas meter box which must be installed
on the boundary wall of each property even if the Homeowner does not intend applying for a Gas
connection. The meter box must be installed as per the instructions on the attached Annexure A.
Stand Number
Estate
Street Address
Homeowner Name
Homeowner Telephone
Homeowner Mobile
Homeowner e-mail
I, …………………………………………………………………………………………., the Owner of Stand ………….....................
in Helderfontein Estate hereby acknowledge receipt of the Gas meter box for my property.
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6. Approved Registered Gas Installers and Suppliers.
Registered Gas Installers:
AEI – Alternative Environmental Improvement:
Contact: Anne-Marie Loots
Cell: 079 471 7007
Tel: 012 736 2074
Email: anne-marie@lpgaei.co.za
Applied Gas / Got Gas:
Contact: Reyn Dielwart
Cell: 083 692 9671
Tell: 011 791 7487
Email: reyn@installgas.co.za / info@gotgas.co.za
Awie Gas Installer & Supplies:
Contact: Willem Engels
Cell: 082 854 3147
Email: awiegasinstaller@gmail.com
Cheg Gas:
Contact: Cyril Van Zyl
Cell: 083 253 4717
Email: cyron@telkomsa.net
Designer Gas Solutions:
Contact: Deon Viljoen
Cell: 083 321 4117
Email: deon@designergas.co.za
Gas & Equipment:
Contact: Owen Howell
Cell: 082 926 6511
Tel: 011 787 8123
Email: owen@howelldesign.net
Gas & Heating Solutions:
Contact: Dean Brooks
Cell: 082 804 1286
Email: heat@net-serve.co.za
Gas @ Home:
Contact: Kobus Botes
Cell: 083 390 8762
Tel: 082 821 0497
Email: kobus@gasathome.co.za
Gas Fitting & Maintenance:
Contact: Graham Howard-Browne
Cell: 073 180 1893
Tel: 011 849 6199
Email: gasfitsa@hotmail.com
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Gasline – Group:
Contact: Chris Fourie
Cell: 083 325 5595
Tel: 012 345 3124
Email: chris@gasline.co.za
Gasline – Midrand:
Contact: Christo Engels
Cell: 082 331 1690
Email: jactgas@telkomsa.net
Gasline – North Rand:
Contact: Ralf Iskra
Cell: 083 701 7004
Tel: 011 973 1516
Email: repa@mweb.co.za
Gasline – Pretoria:
Contact: Trevor O’Reilly
Cell: 083 327 7627
Email: gasfit@yahoo.com
Gee Force Plumbing and LP Gas:
Contact: Renaud Booysen
Cell: 083 375 6815
Email: info@geeforce.co.za
Go Go Gas & Plumbing:
Contact: Jurgens De Jager
Cell: 072 356 7724
Tel: 011 888 3393
Email: jurgens@gogogas.co.za
Griffin Maintenance Services:
Contact: Simon Ainsworth-Taylor
Cell: 082 868 0442
Tel: 011 462 5771
Email: simon@griffinmaintenance.co.za
High Speed Gas:
Contact: Ryan Hohenstein
Cell: 072 433 8793
Tel: 011 786 0810
Email: ryan@highspeedgas.co.za
Home Gas:
Contact: Willie Viljoen
Cell: 082 789 2083
Email: info@homegas.co.za
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JB Gas Installations:
Contact: Jan Bekink
Cell: 079 893 7362
Tel: 012 546 2341
Email: jbgas@lantic.net
Liqua Pure:
Contact: Koos Van Der Merwe
Cell: 071 699 6307
Tel: 081 459 7183
Email: koos@liquapure.co.za
Nat-Brad Gas:
Contact: Steven Bosman
Cell: 082 800 3296
Tel: 011 680 9450
Email: nat-bradgas@nashuaisp.co.za
Superb Gas Guys:
Contact: Cathrine Nel
Cell: 082 569 8058
Tel: 011 791 0882
Email: superbgasguys@telkomsa.net
Swift Flow Plumbing (and Gas):
Contact: Steven Knodell
Cell: 076 463 9239
Email: swiftflowplumbing@gmail.com
VEC Power – Vapour Energy Consultants:
Contact: Deon Giles
Cell: 082 883 1030
Tel: 011 420 0646
Email: deongiles@vecpower.co.za
Web Excellence:
Contact: Vincent Webber
Cell: 082 920 3402
Tel: 012 661 6378
Email: vincentqw@webexcellence.co.za
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Gas Heated Water Based Underfloor Heating:
Florad:
Contact: Jaco Joubert
Cell: 082 385 5442
Tel: 086 010 2704
Email: jaco@florad.co.za
LPGas Backup Electricity Generator’s:
Diesel Electric Services:
Contact: Dale Visser
Cell: 083 261 3242
Tel: 011 493 7079
Email: dale@dieselelectricservices.co.za
Contact: Ronnie Crouse
Cell: 083 679 6340
Tel: 011 493 7079
Email: ronnie@dieselelectricservices.co.za
*Please note that EnviroFuel does not accept responsibility for any work carried out or
products supplied by the abovementioned installers and suppliers
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7. Application for Gas Connection (Residential).
APPLICATION FOR GAS CONNECTION (RESIDENTIAL)
Personal Details
Home Owner: Tenant:
Title: Dr Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other
Name,Surname
Postal Address
Home Tel No
Work Tel No
Cell No
Fax No
Email Address
Alt Email Address
Location of Service
Construction Start Date D D / MM / Y Y Y Y
Construction Completion DateD D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Stand No/Erf No
Estate:
Physical Address
Qualified Gas Installer Information
Envirofuel Approved Installer: Yes No
Company Name
Contact Person
Tel No
Cell No
Fax No
Email Address
Registered Gas Installer:
Name and Surname
SAQCC ID No
Tel No
Cell No
Fax No
Email Address
Name: Signature: Date:
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Type of Gas Appliances to be Installed
Gas Geysers (Instantaneous Water Heaters): Yes No
Quantity & Size of Units: 1 Litre/min 2 Litre/min 3 Litre/min
4 Litre/min 5 Litre/min 6 Litre/min
Gas Backup for Solar Geyser: Yes No
Gas Water Heated Underfloor Heating:Yes No Cover m2
Gas Water Heated Wall Mounted Radiators:No of Units
1 kw 2 kw 3 kw 4 kw 5 kw 6 kw
Gas Water Heated Towel Rails: No of Units
1 kw 2 kw 3 kw 4 kw 5 kw 6 kw
Gas Space Heaters: No of Units 1 kg/h 2 kg/h
3 kg/h 4 kg/h 5 kg/h 6 kg/h 7 kg/h
Gas Fireplaces: No of Units
1 kg/h 2 kg/h 3 kg/h 4 kg/h 5 kg/h
Gas Hobs and Ovens:
Gas Hobs: No of Units Gas Oven: No of Units
Combination Gas Hob and Oven:No of Units
Gas Braai: No of Units 1 kg/h 2 kg/h 3 kg/h
Gas Powered Electrical Back-Up Generator Unit:
Size Unit kva 1-Phase 3-Phase Consumption kg/h
Other Not Specified with kg/h
Statement of Consumer Agreement.
I/We hereby apply for a Residential Gas Connection to above mentioned property, subject to
the standard terms and conditions of EnviroFuel attached. The Gas Supply By-Laws
currently in force and any other terms and conditions that EnviroFuel may additionally agree
with you in writing.
I/We hereby choose as my/our domicilium citandi et executandi (address for service of
documents) the physical address referred to above.
I/We hereby confirm that the information supplied in this application are true and complete
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8. Standard Terms and Conditions for Gas Supply.
Standard Terms and Conditions for Gas Supply Application
Effective June 2013
1. Agreement to Supply Gas and Start Date
1.1 Subject to the fulfilment of the conditions as set out in clause 1.2 (to our satisfaction), we agree to supply you, and you agree to buy
from us, your requirement of pipe distributed LP (“Liquid Petroleum”) gas (“LP gas”) at the inlet flange of the meter applicable to your
supply (the “Supply Point”) with effect from the starting date (the “Starting Date”) until this contract (this “Contract”) constituted by
the terms and conditions herein contained, your application, including any other terms and conditions which we may expressly agree
with you in writing, is terminated or the gas supply is disconnected, cut-off, prohibited or restricted pursuant to the terms and
conditions herein contained.
1.2 The supply of gas is conditional upon:
1.2.1 A completed and signed application form;
1.2.2 The Supply Point being connected to our gas supply system;
1.2.3 Payment of any initial charges and connection fees which we may specify as being payable by you;
1.2.4 Payment of the amount of any deposit that we may request (in accordance with clause 3 below); and
1.2.5 Acknowledgement of the “Owners/Lessees Gas Installation and Specification” published by EnviroFuel.
1.3 At the time or when we notify you of an anticipated Starting Date, you must be in possession of an approved certificate of compliance
in respect of the pipeline work from the meter to your residential dwelling and the installed LP gas appliances. If you fail to do so, we
may refuse to supply or discontinue supplying you with gas.
1.4 These terms and conditions are subject to and are without prejudice to the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trade of EnviroFuel.
2. Payment
2.1 You agree to pay for the gas supplied in terms of the Pre-paid smart card system which will have vending points at various locations in
the residential Estate. A separate user manual detailing the use and application of the Smart Card system is available on request.
2.2 The selling price of the gas will be adjusted upwards or downwards on a monthly basis taking into account the Department Of Energy’s
published MRGP (Maximum Refinery Gate Price for LP Gas), Sasol’s surcharge, delivery costs, any other reticulation and maintenance
costs (excluding Value-Added Tax).
2.3 We may at our discretion (to the extent permitted by law), vary any of our charges for the supply of gas and ancillary services and/or
any other terms and conditions at any time without your prior written consent, however you will receive written notice regarding the
variation no later than 10 days after the variation comes into effect.
3. Gas Consumed
3.1 The quantity of gas which you have paid will automatically be loaded onto your meter when the pre-paid and loaded smart card is
inserted into the said meter. The owner’s / lessee’s Smart Card can only be used in the meter installed at the owner’s / lessee’s
property. The meter will show the amount of gas credit (volume) loaded and thereafter consumed.
3.2 You are not entitled to resell any gas supplied to you in terms of this Contract.
4. Other Termination Rights
4.1 Your Right to Terminate
You may terminate this Contract at any time by giving us at least 7 days’ prior written notice which will be effective from the time the
Supply Point is disconnected or the supply of gas is terminated.
4.2 Our Rights to Terminate
We may terminate this Contract and/or discontinue supply:-
4.2.1 at any time by giving you at least 7 days’ prior written notice; or
4.2.2 with immediate effect by giving you written notice where you have:-
4.2.2.1 not paid any charges due to us within 30 days of the date of our invoice or other notice requesting payment; or
4.2.2.2 failed to comply with any term or condition contained in this Contract (whether material or otherwise), which we
have required you by written notice to remedy within a reasonable period, and you have failed to do so, which
failure has resulted or will result in our contractual position being prejudiced; or
4.2.2.3 provided incorrect information in your application for gas supply; or
4.2.2.4 not consumed any gas for a continuous period of 6 months or more and we reasonably believe that you no longer
require a gas supply.
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5. Automatic Termination
This Contract will automatically terminate without liability to us:-
5.1 on the date a new contract for the supply of gas to the Supply Point is concluded with a third party; or
5.2 on the date our licence to supply gas is revoked or suspended (should same ever occur), but in such circumstances this Contract
will automatically be reinstated on any re-granting or upliftment of the suspension, as contemplated herein.
6. Consequences of Termination
6.1 Upon the termination of this Contract, you will remain liable to pay for all gas consumed at the Supply Point until date of termination
and in addition thereto, you will remain liable for the consequences of any other breach prior thereto. Insofar as it may be relevant,
we will remain liable in respect of any breach of this Contract by us prior to the said termination.
6.2 If you terminate this Contract for any reason whatsoever during the first 12 months calculated from the Starting Date (or such
alternative date as may be agreed upon in writing), you will remain liable for all our expenses and costs incurred in the installation of
the gas supply to the Supply Point.
6.3 If you cease to occupy the property served by the Supply Point and fail to terminate this Contract in accordance with the provisions of
clause 4, you will be liable to pay for any gas consumed at the Supply Point and associated service charges until the first occurring of:-
6.3.1 the 7th day after we receive written notice that you have ceased to own/lease or occupy the property in question; and
6.3.2 the time from which we supply gas to the Supply Point in pursuance of a written request by a third party.
6.4 On the termination of this Contract, we will be entitled to remove from the Supply Point any property which belongs to us including
any property present or associated with the said Supply Point.
7. Meters and Pipes
7.1 You are required to properly maintain and repair, when and where necessary, all gas pipes and other apparatus on your side of the
Supply Point by employing third parties with appropriate experience to carry out the required maintenance or remedial work.
7.2 You are not allowed in any way whatsoever to tamper with, misuse or damage the meter and/or the Supply Point. If you do so, you will
be responsible for the costs incurred in repairing and/or replacing the said meter and/or Supply Point (including all apparatus
associated therewith).
7.3 You are required to immediately report to us any defects and/or damage to our gas installation.
7.4 Furthermore, and if you are not the owner/lessor of the property served by the Supply Point, you shall notify the owner/lessor in
writing of our right, title and interest to our meters, gas pipes and other apparatus. We shall in any event and at all times be entitled
(but not obliged) to unilaterally and without your consent notify the owner/lessor of the property of our de facto and de jure
ownership.
8. Safety and use of gas – (Important Notice)
You are required to immediately notify any escape or
expected escape of gas to the emergency service
whose telephone number is shown on your meter box
and other documentation supplied to you.
You are required at all relevant times to use the gas in a responsible and safe manner, and you are prevented from in any way whatsoever
interfering with the supply of gas to any other party or occupant within the development.
9. Disconnecting your Gas Supply
It is moreover agreed that your supply of gas may be disconnected where permitted in accordance with the provisions of this Contract
or as may be required by law. In addition thereto, we will be entitled to interrupt the gas supply for the purposes of repairs and
maintenance to the gas reticulation network. We however will endeavour to provide reasonable notice of such disruptions.
10. Access to the Property
We (including any duly authorised person, officers, agents and the like) will have unrestricted access to the Supply Point and the property,
where permitted or required in accordance with the provisions of this Contract or by law, to enable us to execute the provisions of this
Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions. By way of example, you will allow access to the Supply Point and the property at all
reasonable times for the purposes of reading, inspecting, installing, repairing, replacing or carrying out any other service in relation to the
meter, Supply Point and/or any other apparatus associated therewith, which may be executed at any time.
11. Limitation of Liability
11.1 Matters beyond our control
We will not be liable for any breach of this Contract, if we are unable to comply with any of our contractual obligations due to
circumstances beyond our reasonable control, but if such circumstances arise, we will take all requisite steps, so far as it is
reasonably possible to comply with such obligations.
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11.2 Consequential loss
Neither parties will in any circumstances whatsoever (even in the event of negligence) be liable to the other in respect of any
breach of contract, claim in delict or breach of any statutory duty for:-
11.2.1 any loss of profit, loss of revenue, anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of contract, loss of goodwill or other special
damages; or
11.2.2 any indirect or consequential loss; or
11.2.3 loss resulting from any liability to any other person and/or third party.
11.3 Other restrictions on liability
Without detracting from the provisions of clauses 11.1 and 11.2 above, we will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from any
breach of this Contract other than for loss of or damage to property directly resulting from such breach, provided that our liability
for such loss or damage shall in any event be limited to R75 000,00 (“the Basic Limit”). The said Basic Limit shall be indexed
annually in accordance with the South African Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) with a base date of 1 August 2011.
11.4 In any event, and without detracting in any way whatsoever from the provisions of clauses 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 above, we shall not
be liable for any loss or damage of any kind which you may suffer as a result of any negligence on our part, provided that we shall
not be exempted from any wilful misconduct or gross negligence amounting to recklessness, in which event the provisions of clause
11.3 will be applicable.
11.5 No Warranties relating to equipment
We give no warranties, express or implied, as to the adequacy, safety or other characteristics of any equipment, pipes, appliances
and/or devices used or to be used by you in connection with the supply and use of gas, which is governed by the terms and
conditions herein contained.
12. Assignment
We will be entitled to assign and cede any and all of our rights and contractual obligations under the Contract without your prior
writtenconsent. It is however agreed that you will not be entitled to assign and/or transfer your rights and/or contractual obligations
under this Contract without our prior written consent.
13. Notices
13.1 Any notices which you are required or wish to give under this Contract should be delivered or sent to our address as it moreover
appears from clause 19 or to such other address as we may notify you in writing.
13.2 Any notices which we are required or wish to give you in terms of this Contract will be accepted by you as properly given, if
delivered or sent to your address as stated in the application, or such other address as you may notify us in writing, which change
of address shall only be effective 14 days after the receipt of such notice.
14. Previous Agreements
This Contract supersedes and substitutes in its totality all previous agreements which may have been concluded between the parties.
15. Interpretation
15.1 The following terms shall have the meaning assigned to it below:-
15.1.1 “this Contract” refers to the standard terms and conditions for gas supply (application effective June 2013) read in
conjunction with the application for gas connection (residential);
15.1.2 “owner” refers to the owner of the property or the lessee thereof (whichever is applicable);
15.1.3 “the property” refers to the property owned or leased (whichever is applicable) by the applicant;
15.1.4 “we”, “us”, “our” and “ourselves” refers to Envirofuel Proprietary Limited (Registration Number: 2011/002036/07), which
shall deem to include its servants, agents, officers, representatives, assigns and successors in title; and
15.1.5 “you”, “your”, “yourself” or “yourselves” refers to the person or persons who signs the application as applicant. If more than
one person signs the said application, both parties will jointly and severally be liable to execute the contractual obligations
contained in this Contract.
15.2 Words and expressions defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them whenever used in this Contract.
15.3 The headings have been included for ease of reference and shall not be taken into account in the interpretation of the clause
contents.
15.4 If this Contract does not provide an interpretation guideline, then the meaning of a word shall be interpreted according to the
latest addition of the Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus and otherwise in terms of the Interpretation Act of South Africa, as
amended from time to time.
15.5 None of the provisions contained herein shall be construed against or interpreted to the disadvantage of the party responsible for
the drafting or preparation of this Contract.
15.6 Unless specifically provided to the contrary, all amounts which are payable In terms of this Contract are exclusive of Value-Added
Tax.
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16. Law
16.1 This Contract will be interpreted and operated in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
16.2 You hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court in respect of any action or proceedings which may be brought
against you by us, notwithstanding the fact that the relieve sought would normally exceed such jurisdiction. However, it is
moreover agreed that we shall in any event be entitled to bring proceedings in the High Court of South Africa where such
proceeding would fall within the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court.
17. Costs
Should you fail to comply with the terms and conditions contained in this Contract, you will be liable for the payment of all costs on a
scale as between attorney and client, including collection commission and tracing agents’ fees.
18. Credit Information
You agree that we may, on receipt of your application, and during the currency of this Contract:
18.1 Verify all information supplied and as it moreover appears from the application;
18.2 Execute whatever enquiries and receive information from any third party, credit bureau or financial institution in order to establish
your credit worthiness; and/or
18.3 Provide information on the conduct of your account to any credit bureau or credit provider in the event of a breach of this
Contract.
19. Contact Addresses and Details
Any and all notices which are to be provided to us in terms of this Contract are to be served on:
Envirofuel (Pty) Ltd
Business Address: 5 Lynx Road, Treesbank A/H, MIdrand
Postal Address: PO Box 70406, Bryanston, 2021
Tel Number: (011) 260 6612
Fax Number: 086 549 4477
E-mail: info@envirofuel.co.za
20. Miscellaneous
20.1 This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties in relation to the subject matter and any amendments,
variations or additions thereto shall only be effective if in writing and signed by both parties.
20.2 No indulgence or extension of time which may be granted to you shall constitute a waiver of or, whether by estoppel or otherwise,
limit any of our existing or future rights in terms hereof.
20.3 The parties shall at all times act in good faith with one another and with the intention to diligently execute the terms and
conditions herein contained.
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9. Gas Connection Application Document Checklist.
1. Copy of South African ID or Passport
2. Plan Approval Process for EnviroFuel Gas Connection (Page 5 - 6) – All pages
initialed.
3. Owners Gas Installation Requirements and Specifications (Page 9 – 12) - All pages
initialed, completed and signed by owner and registered gas installer.
4. Annexure A (Meter Box Diagram on Page 13) – Page initialed.
5. Annexure B (Meter Box Diagram on Page 14) – Page initialed.
6. Application for Gas Connection (Page 20 – 21) – Completed and signed by owner
and registered gas installer.
7. Standard Terms and Conditions for Gas Supply (Page 22-25) - All pages initialed.
8. Copy of Certificate of Compliance issued by registered gas installer.
9. Gas Working Drawings - Stamped and Approved by EnviroFuel.
Application documentation can be sent via:
Email: ilze@envirofuel.co.za
Fax: 086 549 4477
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10. Frequently Asked Questions About Piped Gas Available on the Estate.
Question 1: What type of gas will be piped to homes at Helderfontein Estates?
Answer: The gas will be Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), not natural gas. Appliances and systems should be chosen for
LP Gas. Most appliances can be modified from Natural Gas to LP Gas and vice versa.
LP Gas is a blend of propane and butane and some other minor components. The mixtures vary from time to time
but the mixture proportions have little effect on the performance of the gas.
Question 2: How will the gas be supplied to Homeowners
Answer: Tank farms will be installed in the estate and a gas pipe network will be installed and reticulated
providing a gas pipe connection to each home in the estate. The tank farms will each have two 7000 litre storage
tanks. These tank farms are underground.
There will be 2 tank farms on the estate so far and these 4 tanks plus the reticulation piping provide substantial
storage amounting to approximately 48kg of gas for each stand in the estate. 48kg of LP Gas represents about 2
to 4 weeks usage for the average home.
Question 3: What will the gas cost?
Answer: LP Gas is sold in Rand per kilogram, which is converted into m³ (cubic meters) at the vending terminal
and loaded onto your gas smart card. EnviroFuel aims to sell the LP Gas supplied at a rate lower than the
regulated MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of bottled LP Gas for inland areas. This price will be adjusted upwards or
downwards monthly in accordance with the Department of Energy’s regulated MRGP (Maximum Refinery Gate
Price) for LP Gas.
Question 4: Is there a Connection Fee?
Answer: The standard Helderfontein gas connection fee is still to be confirmed, and will be released once the
installation of the gas network commences. As a guideline, the current Waterfall Estates connection fee is
R 5 950.00 excluding VAT. The connection fee includes your stand connection to the gas network, the pre-paid
meter system and all components in the meter box. The meter box is supplied to each home owner by Century
Property Developments, which is distributed by EnviroFuel. This meter box MUST be installed on the boundary of
your property where the gas pipe enters your stand
Question 5: What are the Environmental issues around the use of LP Gas
Answer: LP Gas is a clean burning fuel that is safe and provides economical energy supply. LP Gas is generally
manufactured by petrol and oil refinery companies. In the case of EnviroFuel the supplier of bulk LP Gas is Sasol
Homegas.
LP Gas is not supplied from the controversial ‘ fracking’ process.
LP Gas has always been considered the fuel of choice for effective home heating, hot water and cooking. In
addition to the benefits gas provides inside your home the use of LP Gas can also contribute to significantly
reducing your carbon footprint.
Using LP Gas results in much lower CO2 emissions than other energy sources such as coal fired electricity.
For example by replacing your electric geyser with a continuous flow LP Gas hot water system can reduce the
green house gas emissions produced by your hot water use by up to 75%. Note also that the greenhouse gas
emissions are even lower than an electrically boosted solar system.
Question 6: What about Safety when using LP Gas
Answer: There are two key areas when considering safety which concern the installation and the homeowner.
The function of the installer is to connect and install the LP Gas supply from the meter box to the home and its
gas powered appliances and to ensure that the entire system is working properly in a safe environment with
appropriate ventilation. The responsibilities of the installer include that:
The work complies with all statutory requirements and the EnviroFuel Homeowner
Specifications
The installation is free from leaks (gas-tight) and is secure from damage or interference
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Sufficient combustion air is available and the products of combustion or any product
leaks can be safely disposed of
All safety systems and controls are functioning correctly
The homeowner has been shown and taught the normal operation of the system and
appliances including maintenance and safety procedures including actions to be taken in
the case of emergencies
The Homeowners should ensure that:
They are familiar with the safe operation of all installed appliances
Knows where the shut off valves are located
They protects the system from damage or interference
There is adequate ventilation as required by current LP Gas safety standards
Question 7: What about the efficiency of gas compared to Electrical powered appliances
Answer: The World LP Gas Association carried out a study entitled ‘LP Gas: Efficient Energy for A Modern World’
which quantified the primary energy efficiency of LP Gas compared with other energy sources in four selected
applications and in six regions of the world. This study showed that LP Gas is among the most energy efficient
options in many applications and regions around the world.
Question 8: What about the integrity and continuity of supply of LP Gas
Answer: As already mentioned EnviroFuel will install 2 tank farms on the Estate, which together with the
reticulation system provide storage of at least 48kg of LP Gas for each property on the Estate.
This in conjunction with the supply contract with Sasol should ensure continuity and integrity of supply.
Question 9: How will I purchase my LP Gas
Answer: Gas will be sold through a vending system which charges your gas smart card with the amount of gas
credits (volume) purchased. Once the card is inserted in your meter the volume of gas credits (volume) purchased
will be allowed to flow through the meter to the gas appliances being used. Vending stations will be located at
strategic points in the Estate and the gas will be paid for using a nominated credit card.
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