Nov
Gas Safety
A gas supplier can authorise its officials to enter premises to inspect the gas installation and appliances. If a gas leak is reported, it will be made safe free of charge. Made safe can often mean simply turning the supply off. If an appliance is faulty and has to be disconnected, you will be responsible for buying a replacement and getting it installed. National Grid (formerly Transco), the main public gas transporter, runs a 24 hour freephone national gas emergency service on 0800 111999.
Safety checks for tenants
Landlords must ensure that any gas appliances installed by them are maintained in a safe condition.
Safety checks for older people, disabled people and people with long-term ill-health
The gas supplier will provide a free gas safety check of appliances and fittings for some older people, disabled people or people with long-term ill-health. One free check a year can be requested. The check includes a basic examination and very minor work. Any additional work must be paid for. For more information about other free services you might be able to get from your gas supplier.
Buying and installing gas appliances
Anyone supplying a gas appliance must ensure that it is safe and that it meets European safety standards.
Anyone installing or repairing a gas appliance or equipment must be registered with the Gas Safe Register. They must carry an ID card listing the types of gas work which they are competent to carry out.
