Gas Technical Standards Committee (GTSC)

The GTSC's scope of work covers all aspects of the supply and usage of natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), renewable gas (biomethane, bio LPG) and hydrogen.  The membership of the committee is composed of key stakeholders/collective bodies that provide an authoritative and representative voice or policy role in the gas sector.  GTSC members contribute their knowledge and expertise on a voluntary basis and advises the NSAI on what Irish standards and Codes of Practice are necessary for products and processes used in the gas industry, with particular regard to safety.  The GTSC also supports the development of European (CEN) and International (ISO) gas related standards.  

The GTSC is made up of a Central Committee governing the 7 sub-committees that are listed below.

Latest News

21st November 2019

The GTSC 2018 Activity Report was launched on the 21st November 2019 by Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment Mr Sean Canney TD. 

The GTSC has extended the scope of its sub-committees to include renewable gas, hydrogen and LNG. This is in the light of increased activity relating to these areas both within the gas industry and the European and International standardisation work programme. In order to ensure that Ireland is prepared for these new developments, NSAI's Gas Technical Standards Committee is calling for experts in the areas of renewable gas, hydrogen and LNG to join its sub-committees.

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Press Release: NSAI to Widen Scope of Gas Technical Standards Committee to Include Renewable Gas and Hydrogen 

Read the GTSC 2018 Activity Report

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For further information contact: Alice Hanly, GTSC Technical Secretary
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GTSC sub-committees

TC 1 supports the development of national and international standards in the areas of the distribution of natural gas, LPG, renewable gas (biomethane, bio LPG) and hydrogen up to 16 bar. This includes services, distribution, PE pipe and fittings, and regulators.

National standards developed by this committee include:

  • I.S. 329, Gas distribution mains
  • S.R. 12007-5, Installation of Gas Service Pipes
  • I.S. 370, Colour code for buried plastics piping
  • I.S. 822, Gas pressure regulating installations on service pipelines

Get the latest standards verisons on www.standards.ie

European and International Committees Mirrored

(with the addition of committees relating to hydrogen)

  • CEN/TC 155                       Plastics piping systems and ducting systems
  • CEN/TC 234                       Gas infrastructure
  • CEN/TC 237                       Gas meters
  • CEN/CLC/JTC 006             Hydrogen in energy systems
  • ISO/TC 138/SC 4               Plastics pipes and fittings for the supply of gaseous fuels
  • ISO/TC 197                         Hydrogen technologies

TC 2 supports the development of national and international standards in the areas of installations and appliances for natural gas, LPG and renewable gas (biomethane, bio LPG) and hydrogen in domestic and non-domestic premises.

National standards developed by this committee include:

  • I.S. 813, Domestic gas installations Edition
  • I.S. 820, Non-Domestic gas installations
  • SWiFT 8, Specific requirements for electrical apparatus for the detection of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in domestic premises

Get the latest standards versions on www.standards.ie

European and International Committees Mirrored

(with the addition of committees relating to hydrogen)

TC 2 monitors and participates in relevant work within the following committees:

  • CEN/TC 234                       Gas Infrastructure
  • CEN/TC 109                       Central heating boilers using gaseous fuels
  • CEN/TC 181                       Dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances
  • CEN/TC 49                          Gas cooking appliances
  • CEN/TC 58                          Safety and control devices for burners and appliances burning gaseous or liquid fuels
  • CEN/TC 62                          Independent gas-fired space heaters
  • CEN/CLC/JTC 006             Hydrogen in energy systems
  • ISO/TC 197                         Hydrogen technologies

Click the link CEN/TC to access details on: General / Structure / Work Programme / Published Standards. Enter the committee number in the field Search list:

Click on link ISO/TC to access details on: ISOTC Working Area / Published Standards / Standards Under Development. Scroll to find the TC you are interested in.

TC 5 supports the development of national and international standards in the areas of the transmission of natural gas, LPG, renewable gas (biomethane, bio LPG) and hydrogen through pipelines and pipeline installations from 16 bar upwards. This includes compressor stations.

National standards developed by this committee include:

  • I.S. 328, Code of Practice for Gas Transmission Pipelines and Pipeline Installations

Get the latest standards versions on www.standards.ie

European and International Committees Mirrored

(with the addition of committees relating to hydrogen)

TC 5 monitors and participates in relevant work within the following committees:

  • CEN/TC 234                      Gas infrastructure
  • CEN/CLC/JTC 6            Hydrogen in energy systems
  • ISO/TC 067/SC 02             Pipeline transportation systems
  • ISO/TC 197                        Hydrogen technologies

Click the link CEN/TC to access details on: General / Structure / Work Programme / Published Standards. Enter the committee number in the field Search list:

Click on link ISO/TC to access details on: ISOTC Working Area / Published Standards / Standards Under Development. Scroll to find the TC you are interested in.

TC 6 supports the development of national and international standards in the areas of the use of CNG, LNG, LPG and hydrogen in vehicles and associated refuelling stations.

The scope of this committee excludes the standardisation for vehicles.

European and International Committees Mirrored

(with the addition of committees relating to hydrogen and LNG)

TC 6 monitors and participates in relevant work within the following committees:

  • CEN/TC 326                       Natural Gas Vehicles - Fuelling and Operation
  • CEN/TC 286                       LPG equipment and accessories
  • CEN/TC 268                       Cryogenic vessels and specific hydrogen technologies applications
  • CEN/CLC/JTC 006             Hydrogen in energy systems
  • ISO/TC 197                         Hydrogen technologies

Click the link CEN/TC to access details on: General / Structure / Work Programme / Published Standards. Enter the committee number in the field Search list:

Click on link ISO/TC to access details on: ISOTC Working Area / Published Standards / Standards Under Development. Scroll to find the TC you are interested in.

TC 8 supports the development of national and international standards in the area of LPG and LNG storage, LPG cylinder filling and LNG installation and equipment. The LPG storage includes the storage of LPG under pressure at ambient temperatures in fixed and skid mounted vessels larger than 150 litres and the storage of LPG cylinders and cartridges, not in use, where the total quantity stored exceeds 15 kg.

National standards developed by this committee include:

  • I.S. 3213, Code of Practice for the Storage of LPG Cylinders and cartridges
  • I.S. 3216, Code of practice – Bulk storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Get the latest standards versions on www.standards.ie

European and International Committees Mirrored

(with the addition of committees relating to LNG)

TC 8 monitors and participates in relevant work within the following committees:

  • CEN/TC 268         Cryogenic vessels and specific hydrogen technologies applications
  • CEN/TC 282         Installation and equipment for LNG
  • CEN/TC 286         LPG equipment and accessories
  • ISO/TC 067/SC 09         Liquefied natural gas installations and equipment

Click the link CEN/TC to access details on: General / Structure / Work Programme / Published Standards. Enter the committee number in the field Search list:

Click on link ISO/TC to access details on: ISOTC Working Area / Published Standards / Standards Under Development. Scroll to find the TC you are interested in.

TC 9 is the national mirror committee for CEN/TC 286 "LPG equipment and accessories

European and International Committees Mirrored

TC 9 monitors and participates in relevant work within the following committees:

  • CEN/TC 23/SC 1         Cylinder design
  • CEN/TC 23/SC 3         Operational requirements
  • CEN/TC 286                LPG equipment and accessories
  • CEN/TC 296                Tanks for the transport of dangerous goods
  • ISO/TC 058/SC 02       Gas cylinders - Cylinder fittings
  • ISO/TC 058/SC 04       Gas cylinders - Operational requirements for gas cylinders

Click the link CEN/TC to access details on: General / Structure / Work Programme / Published Standards. Enter the committee number in the field Search list:

Click on link ISO/TC to access details on: ISOTC Working Area / Published Standards / Standards Under Development. Scroll to find the TC you are interested in.

TC 11 supports the development of national and international standards in the areas of gas quality including the analysis of natural gas, renewable gas and hydrogen.

European and International Committees Mirrored

TC 11 monitors and participates in relevant work within the following committees:

  • CEN/TC 234                  Gas infrastructure
  • CEN/TC 408                  Natural gas and biomethane for use in transport and biomethane for injection in the natural gas grid
  • ISO/TC 193/SC 01        Analysis of natural gas
  • ISO/TC 197                   Hydrogen technologies

Click the link CEN/TC to access details on: General / Structure / Work Programme / Published Standards. Enter the committee number in the field Search list:

Click on link ISO/TC to access details on: ISOTC Working Area / Published Standards / Standards Under Development. Scroll to find the TC you are interested in.