The Significance of Gas Safe Registered Engineers
Who are Gas Safe registered engineers? When we talk about gas heating systems, the term “Gas Safe registered engineers” always crops up. Is it just a classification of workers or is there something special about this breed of professionals in the gas industry? At RJ Gas Appliances Ltd, we pride ourselves of the fact that we only employ Gas Safe registered engineers to render services to our clients. Gas Safe registered engineers are the only people that are legally-certified to render service in gas-related industries. These people have spent time, money and effort to undergo proper training in the installation, repair and inspection of gas appliances that are used for cooking and heating our homes. They must then undergo rigid examinations in order to get certification the area of gas work that they intend to do. These certifications are under the United Kingdom Accreditation Service and known as the Nationally Accredited Scheme (ACS), or they may have the equivalen S/NVQ qualifications. They are accredited only on their areas of competency. After receiving a recognised certification, they must then register with the Gas Safe Register. It is legally mandated that workers in this industry must register with the Gas Safe Register in order to practice their trade. Only Gas Safe registered engineers are legally allowed to undertake gas works in our home or in commercial gas industries. People who are not registered are then deemed illegal gas engineers and are accountable to the law. There are many reports of accidents happening, sometimes resulting to dire consequences, because the work done on gas-related installations or repairs were done by illegal gas engineers. The...Concealed Boiler Flues
Concealed boiler flues pose a health hazard to your family Boiler flues are necessary components of a gas heating system. They are responsible for taking away fumes from the boiler. There are properties, mostly flats and apartments, that have concealed boiler flues which are difficult to inspect because they are placed behind walls and ceilings. It has been shown that a number of incident where carbon monoxide from faulty boiler are seeping into rooms due to faulty concealed flues. Concealed boiler flues should be examined by Gas Safe registered engineers Gas Safe registered engineers should be able to inspect the boiler flues whenever a safety check is done on your gas heating system. Flues that are in poor condition, coupled with a boiler situated in a room with poor ventilation, will definitely increase the potential danger that your family will face in relation to carbon monoxide poisoning. While carbon monoxide alarms can be installed to monitor the room, it is an an alternative to a Gas Safe registered engineer being able to visually inspect the boiler flues. Only them can ensure and certify that your gas boiler system is fit and safe for your family. What to do if you have concealed boiler flues If your property have concealed boiler flues, then inspection hatches that follows regulations should be installed. They should be 1-hour-fire rated and place 1.5 metres from a flue joint. This will facilitate easier inspections for your gas boiler heating system. A reliable Gas Safe engineer should inform you about the risks of concealed boiler flues and give you advise on inspection hatches. If the...Gas Safety Check Record Certification
The importance of a gas safety check record According to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, gas appliances within your home must undergo an annual gas safety check certification done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. RJ Gas Appliances Ltd Services, with our roster of Gas Safe registered engineers, can conduct this safety check in your home and provide you with the appropriate gas safety check record for your compliance with this legal requirement. This gas safety check is a requirement of the law to ensure the safety of those who are occupying a property. Gas safety checks are needed by the following: Landlords Hotels Colleges and other educational institutions Housing Associations, and Local authorities What are the contents of a gas safety check record? Each gas safety check record must contain the following information. A description and the location of every gas appliance or flue that was checked. The name, registration number and signature of the Gas Safe registered engineer who has done the inspection. The time and date when the appliance or the flue was checked. The full address of the property at which the appliance or flue is installed. The name and address of the landlord or, when appropriate, their agent. Any problem or defect that was identified and the remedial action taken to correct the defect. A statement stating that the safety check has been completed and the results are in compliance with the provisions of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Landlords are mandated by law to provide copies of the gas safety check record to their tenants. This requirement is most especially true with landlords....Boiler Maintenance Cover
Having a Boiler maintenance cover can help you avoid costly repairs By paying a monthly or annual premium, a boiler maintenance cover provides the cost of servicing and repairing for your boiler system. A qualified heating engineer will quickly respond to your call-outs and solve the problems with your boiler. Typically, the labour and parts for these service are already covered with your existing contract. Choosing the right boiler maintenance cover for your needs You can choose from one of two possible plans for your home. One is the boiler-only cover where the contract only covers the servicing and repairing of your boiler and it’s control. For additional options, you can add the annual maintenance check servicing and repairing. The plan should include call-outs, parts and labour during servicing. The other plan is for the whole central heating system cover. This will include your boiler, it’s controls, and other components of the system such as radiators, pipework, flues and water pumps. At additional costs, you may include the wiring and the plumbing of your heating systems. Again, yearly maintenance and servicing can be added to your plan. Factors to consider in making your choice. There are many factors to consider when you are considering boiler maintenance cover. If your house is new, with a new system installed, you may opt for the much simpler, basic plans. If your house already has years behind it, as well as with the boiler and the central heating system, a much extensive coverage might be helpful in avoiding costly repairs. Factors affecting the price of your cover. While there maybe a slew of factors affecting...Gas Boilers and Gas Safety Check.
RJ Gas can help landlords with the Gas Safety Check requirement of the law As landlords, you are primarily responsible for the safety of your tenants. Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, the landlords are legally mandated to perform the following tasks in connection with the heating and hot water systems that are utilized within their rented property. RJ Gas, with it’s over 75 years of combined experience with gas appliances, can make sure that all legal requirements are complied with for the safety of the tenants that are living within your rented property. Landlords are legally responsible in maintaining and repairing all gas appliances within their property. Landlords are legally required to repair boilers, gas pipework, flues, and other gas appliances located within their property that are used for heating and hot water systems, and maintain them functioning in optimum conditions. Although it is not mandated, installing carbon monoxide (CO2) alarms are also highly-recommended by the HSE. Getting your boilers and other gas appliances for gas safety check certification. While the annual servicing of boilers is not legally required, as landlords, you are legally mandated to have your gas appliances used for heating and hot water systems inspected annually for gas safety check certification. These inspections can, aside from fulfilling the requirements of the law, can easily pick-up potential faults in your gas boilers and prevent costly repair in the future. This may also prevent the hassles of any legal actions against you as a landlord from any party. For these inspections, you must always remember the following. The Gas Safety Inspection Check (CP12) must...
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