An illegal gas fitter has been jailed after fitting a gas boiler despite having been prohibited from doing so by the HSE. Paul Golding, from Scarborough, removed heating and hot… Read Full Article
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Fake fitter forged registration and left gas escape
An Essex plumber has been given a suspended prison sentence after fitting gas boilers – leaving a gas escape – and forging the details of a genuine registered gas engineer.… Read Full Article
Electrician’s illegal gas work was dangerous
A Burnley electrician has been handed a suspended jail sentence after he fitted a boiler illegally. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard that Robert Parker had carried out gas work between March… Read Full Article
Lapsed engineer left gas escape at chippy
A lapsed gas engineer from Bolton has been given a suspended prison service after carrying out dangerous gas work. Bolton Crown Court heard that Anthony Lord, trading as Lord HBA,… Read Full Article
Suspended sentence for builder who fitted dangerous gas hob
A self-employed builder has been given a suspended prison sentence after he illegally fitted a hob designed for LPG to a natural gas supply. Plymouth Magistrates’ Court heard that in… Read Full Article
Lack of maintenance led to danger at caravan site
A Coventry man has received a suspended prison sentence after failing to have gas appliances maintained at a static caravan site. Nottingham Crown Court heard that concerns were raised in… Read Full Article