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Section 10: Fuel SystemsLPG/LNG/CNG VehiclesAustralian Design Rules relevant to this section:ADR 44 Special Purpose Vehicle RequirementsADR 79 Emission Control For Light VehiclesADR 80 Emission Control for Heavy VehiclesNote: 1) ADR 79 applies to vehicles operating on LPG/CNG with a GVM of 3500kg or less as of 1st January 200. 2) ADR 80applies vehicles operating on LPG/LNG with a GVM in excess of 3500kg as of 1st January 2004.OBJECTIVE: To ensure the LPG/LNG/NGV fuel system and associated components are fitted accordance with theregulations and operate in a safe manner.10.1 Visually inspect for the presence of an approved LPG/LNG/CNG modification plate and number plate labelsVehicles under three years of age with systems installed within this stateInstallation of LPG/LNG/CNG must be done in accordance with State regulations and licensing requirements.A modification plate from a licensed gas fitter/installer must be fitted to the vehicle, as part of installation.Vehicles under three years of age with systems installed in another Australian State or TerritoryA vehicle which has an LPG/LNG/CNG fuel system fitted and which is registered in another State or Territory may beaccepted if:a) a metal plate is fitted in a prominent position near the installation, showing• a statement that the installation complies with the Standards Australia code for the fuel type (AS1425 for LPGand AS2739 for LNG/NGV).• the date the installation was commissioned.• the State or Territory where installation was made.• the identification number of the suitably qualified installer.ANDThe installation passes a safety check inspection conducted by an authorised gas fitter/installer.Vehicles in excess of three years of age or do not comply with either of the aboveBe failed for inspection and document on the inspection report “LPG/LNG/CNG Certification required”.Reasons for rejectiona) Vehicles over three years of age, irrespective of when a LPG/LNG/CNG modification plate was affixed.b) Vehicle does not have an approved LPG/LNG/CNG modification plate. Acceptable plates are either:• a plate fitted by a State or Territory authorised/licensed gas fitter/installer; ORa plate fitted by the vehicle manufacturer, where the LPG/LNG or CNG system was installed by the originalvehicle manufacturer.The following are examples of acceptable plates that have been fitted by vehicle manufacturers.Light Vehicle Inspection ManualVersion 11, December 2013 45