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Gas Work

Statutory Legislation

 

Gas safety needs to be taken very seriously. Principal regulations that help maintain safety
For privately owned pleasure boats a person can carry out gas work providing they are competent. Should an incident occur those who undertook the work could find themselves having to demonstrate competency
Competency with regard to gas work is not proved by being good at DIY. It needs to be against the requirements of the statutory legislation
Gas work on Hire Boats, Day Boats and Residential boats has to be carried out by those having correct CORGI registration
A residential boat is categorized as a boat used as a primary place of residence
Those holding CORGI registration have been assessed as being competent to a required level in the application of the statutory legislation
Holding CORGI registration does not necessarily mean gas work can be carried out in all situations. For example, I can carry out gas work on a cooker installed on a boat, but for the same cooker installed in a caravan, I do not carry CORGI registration
CORGI installers carry an ID card issued annually which details on the back the type of work which can be undertaken

Gas Work

I undertake the full range of gas work. Complete system installation through to single appliance serving. Due to the wide range of work that can be required please call to discuss your needs

Gas Safety Check
For peace of mind, consider having an annual gas safety check. The check would review the complete installation, pipe work and appliances
Consider having a bubble tester fitted, to enable you, the boat owner, to check for gas soundness as frequently as you choose
Remember, LPG Regulators and flexible pipe work does not last forever, and should be replaced at least every five years
Annual Landlord Gas Safety Check
It is a requirement of the law that any boat used for hire & reward has to have an annual gas safety check, and this is often referred to as a Landlord Certificate. This checks the correct installation of pipe work, appliances, flues and ventilation. Should you operate a hire boat fleet I would be happy to discuss your requirements
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