Can you check if someone is Gas Safe registered?
To check if an individual engineer is currently Gas Safe registered you will need to know their unique 7-digit licence number. You will find this on the engineer’s Gas Safe ID card. Once you have this click ‘Check’ above and enter the engineers license number.
How many companies are on the Gas Safe Register?
When the Gas Safe Register launched in 2009 there were 120,000 engineers and 58,000 businesses. By the end of 2018 there were over 140,000 registered engineers and more than 76,000 businesses – that means more people out there are qualified and competent to work safely on gas.
Can I use Gas Safe logo?
Exclusive use of the Gas Safe brand: Only Gas Safe registered engineers are able to use the Gas Safe logo on their vehicles, clothes and promotional materials. This seal of approval is recognised nationwide and has a powerful impact on the perception of your business and team.
Should I get a Gas Safe certificate?
If you’re a homeowner You’re not legally required to have a Gas Safety Record. You should still get all your gas appliances checked and serviced every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Ask your engineer to give you any documents which show you’ve had a gas safety check or any other work done.
Does Corgi registered still exist?
The Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) still exists, but it is now a voluntary register. It was the sole register for gas engineers until 2009 in Great Britain and the Isle of Mann and 2010 in Northern Ireland and Guernsey. It was replaced by the Gas Safe Register as the official gas registration body.
How do I find out if someone is gas registered?
Consumers can check a business is registered by texting Gas and the business registration number to 85080. Consumers will receive a text back confirming whether the registration number is registered.
What is the difference between CORGI and Gas Safe?
Who runs the Gas Safe Register?
The scheme is administered by Capita Group on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive.
What is the importance of being Gas Safe registered?
Why Is It Important To Be Gas Safe Registered? The Gas Safety Register was brought in to provide the public with a level of protection from unqualified engineers carrying out unsafe gas work. As a consumer, if your engineer or plumber is Gas Safe registered then you know that they are competent to work safely with gas.
How do I find out if someone is Corgi registered?
You can find or check a Gas Safe registered engineer on the Gas Safe Register website or by:
- Calling 0800 408 5000.
- Texting GAS and the engineers seven-digit licence number to 85080.
Do you need a gas safety certificate for commercial properties?
Do I need a Commercial Gas Safety Certificate? It is very simple, if you have a commercial property with gas appliances, it is a criminal offence not to have a valid annual Gas Safety Certificate.
Can a landlord be fined for no gas safety certificate?
What are the penalties for not having a gas safety inspection and gas safety certificate? Failure to comply with the Gas Safety Regulations is a serious offence. Being unable to provide a gas safety record is a criminal offence and landlords can be liable for unlimited fines and/or six months of imprisonment.
What replaced CORGI registration?
Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the only gas registration body in Great Britain and Isle of Man on 1 April 2009 and in Northern Ireland and Guernsey on 1 April 2010.
How long does a CORGI certificate last?
12 months
Gas safety certificates last for 12 months. You can arrange for a gas safety check at any time from 10 to 12 months after the last check, without it affecting the original expiry date.
Is Gas Safe the same as Corgi registered?
Do I need a gas safety certificate to sell my house?
Thus, there is no legal requirement for any gas safety checks or certificates to be carried out when buying or selling a home.
Is CORGI registration still valid?
When did CORGI registration become mandatory?
1991
CORGI (Council of registered gas installers) was established in 1970 due to the Ronan Point gas explosion in 1968. Registration was voluntary up until 1991 when it became mandatory by law. There were 55,000 registered companies and 110,000 individuals registered at the height of CORGI.
What is CORGI registered now called?
the Gas Safe Register
The Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) still exists, but it is now a voluntary register. It was the sole register for gas engineers until 2009 in Great Britain and the Isle of Mann and 2010 in Northern Ireland and Guernsey. It was replaced by the Gas Safe Register as the official gas registration body.
Is Gas Safe the same as CORGI registered?
As a result, in April 2009, Gas Safe replaced CORGI as the UK’s official gas safety regulatory body. In addition, gas Safe became the officiation regulatory body for Northern Ireland and Guernsey in April 2010. The CORGI gas registration scheme ended due to a review of gas safety in 2006.
What is Gas Safe Register?
Gas Safe Register is the official list of businesses that are legally permitted to carry out gas work. Every registered business employs an engineer (s), who is issued with a Gas Safe ID card. Not all engineers are qualified to do all types of gas work – so remember to check their ID card before any work is carried out.
How do I find a Gas Safe registered business?
To find a Gas Safe registered business simply enter your postcode into the search box above, choose the appliance type you’re looking for them to work on and click ‘search’. You’ll then be able to identify the business’ engineers and check their qualifications.
Are the engineers listed against my business registered with Gas Safe Register?
Please note: The engineers listed for the registered businesses, returned under the search criteria, are not employees of Gas Safe Register. Each business shown in the search results is registered and can legally carry out gas work in the categories of work shown using the engineers listed against the business.
How to get a gas safety certificate for a commercial property?
Getting a Gas Safety Certificate for your commercial property is a simple process. All you need to do is visit Gas Safety Certs and place an order online by filling an online form.