Gas Safe News - Registered Gas Engineer

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Police are aware of a potentially fraudulent scheme involving companies falsely charging companies/sole traders a fee for work that is never followed up. They… Read Full Article

An illegal gas fitter from Peterborough has been given a suspended prison sentence after he carried out gas work in Peterborough. Peterborough Magistrates’ Court… Read Full Article

The vast majority of gas engineers are registered, qualified and highly competent in their work. But those who do not reach the usual high… Read Full Article

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Have you set up 2FA in your online Gas Safe Register account yet? More than 2,000 registered businesses have already made sure that their… Read Full Article

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Gas Safe Register has teamed up with veteran DJ Tony Blackburn to help the nation’s grandparents and families be more gas safety-savvy at home.… Read Full Article

This is an abridged version of the article that appears in the January-February 2024 print edition. Your work will be inspected by Gas Safe… Read Full Article

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Police are on the trail of guaranteed contract fraudsters

Illegal gas fitter caused water to flood into gas pipes and meter

A reminder on sanctions and suspension

Don’t forget to set up 2FA

Tony Blackburn helps grandparents tune in to gas safety

Inspection: an important reminder