Circular No. 31/2016/TT-BCT Issuing the National Technical Regulations on Safety for Fixed Metal Gas Pipelines

Circular No. 31/2016/TT-BCT issues the National Technical Regulations on Safety for Fixed Metal Gas Pipelines, stipulating technical requirements and safety measures for gas pipelines. This document applies to organizations and individuals involved in designing, manufacturing, installing, operating, and maintaining pipelines.

Số hiệu31/2016/TT-BCT
Loại văn bảnCircular
Cơ quan ban hànhMinistry of Industry and Trade
Người kýĐỗ Thắng Hải — Thứ trưởng
Cập nhật17/06/2026
NgànhIndustry and Trade
Lĩnh vựcIndustrial Technical Safety
Ngày ban hành15/12/2016
Ngày áp dụng03/02/2017
Ngày hết hiệu lực31/05/2024
Tình trạngExpired
✦ Tóm lược thông minh

Circular No. 31/2016/TT-BCT issues the National Technical Regulations on Safety for Fixed Metal Gas Pipelines, stipulating technical requirements and safety measures for gas pipelines. This document applies to organizations and individuals involved in designing, manufacturing, installing, operating, and maintaining pipelines.

Đối tượng áp dụng

Organizations and individuals participating in the design, manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of fixed metal gas pipelines

Các điểm cốt lõi

  • Organizations and individuals must comply with the technical safety requirements set forth in National Technical Regulation QCVN 02:2016/BCT when designing, manufacturing, and installing fixed metal gas pipelines (Article 1)
  • Organizations and individuals must conduct regular inspections, maintenance, and promptly address any incidents related to pipeline safety (Article 2)
  • The operation of gas pipelines must comply with the safe operating procedures established in the Technical Regulations (Article 3)
  • State management agencies are responsible for inspecting and supervising compliance with safety requirements for fixed metal gas pipelines (Article 4)
  • Violations of technical regulations will be penalized according to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP

🌐 Tác động xã hội từ văn bản này

  • Enhancing safety during the operation of fixed metal gas pipelines, reducing accident risks
  • It may be difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises lacking sufficient resources to comply with new technical regulations

❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp

Who does National Technical Regulation QCVN 02:2016/BCT apply to?

Applies to organizations and individuals involved in the design, manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of fixed metal gas pipelines.

When does National Technical Regulation QCVN 02:2016/BCT take effect?

Takes effect from February 3, 2017

What penalties are imposed for violating technical regulations?

Violations of technical regulations will be penalized according to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP

Which agency is responsible for inspecting and supervising compliance with technical regulations?

State management agencies have this responsibility.

Toàn văn

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 31/2016/TT-BCT
Hanoi, December 15, 2016

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Technical Regulations

on Safety of Fixed Metal Gas Pipelines

 

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated July 21, 2006;

Pursuant to the Law on Product Quality dated November 21, 2007;

Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;

Pursuant to Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product Quality;

Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2012/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 2012 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Safety Technology and Industrial Environment,

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues National Technical Regulations on Safety of Fixed Metal Gas Pipelines.

Article 1. This Circular hereby promulgates National Technical Regulations on Safety of Fixed Metal Gas Pipelines attached hereto.

Designation: QCVN 02:2016/BCT

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from February 3, 2017

Article 3. Cirectors of the Department of Safety Technology and Industrial Environment, Heads of Science and Technology Departments, Directors of Industry and Trade Departments of provinces and centrally-run cities, Heads of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
VICE MINISTER
(Signed)
Do Thang Hai
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