From July 2020, gas engineers will need to be able to show that they have the knowledge and competence to isolate the electrical supply to a gas appliance safely. In… Read Full Article
Let homeowners know if they’re risking Legionella
Gas engineers should notify homeowners and dutyholders if they become aware that Legionella could grow in their domestic water systems. The HHIC’s Installation, Service & Training (IST) Group is reminding… Read Full Article
Technical Bulletin 156 – Clarification around requirements for pipework support for gas metering installations
Developed by EDF Energy Date issued: 6 December 2019 It is a requirement to ensure that all gas pipework is adequately supported. British Standard 6891: 2015 + A1 2019(1) sets… Read Full Article
Technical Bulletin 118 – Safe electrical isolation of gas appliances
Date issued: 30 January 2018 This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the safety precautions to take when working on appliances and the safe electrical isolation of gas appliances. Note 1:… Read Full Article
Technical Bulletin 102
Location of protective equipotential bonding on gas installation pipework in domestic premises This Technical Bulletin provides guidance to Gas Safe registered businesses/engineers on the requirements for the location and connection… Read Full Article
Not to Current Standards
What is it, what isn’t it, and should you record it? Gas Safe Register’s Technical Team provides clarification. Major changes to the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure (GIUSP) came into… Read Full Article