Structural Integrity

Definition(s)

Structural integrity

Structural integrity includes the following:

1. structural soundness;
2. structural strength;
3. stability;
4. fitness for purpose;
5. mechanical integrity;
6. systems integrity; in connection with:
7. the containment of:
   1. petroleum; or
   2. a greenhouse gas substance; or
   3. any other substance; or
8. the health and safety of persons engaged in:
   1. offshore petroleum operations (within the meaning of Part 6.9); or
   2. offshore greenhouse gas operations (within the meaning of Part 6.9). For the purposes of paragraph (f), systems integrity includes the integrity of the following:
9. electrical systems;
10. electronic systems;
11. hydraulic systems;
12. chemical systems;
13. dynamic positioning systems;
14. other systems.

Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. Legislation