Corgi Gas Registration Replaced

CORGI-registered engineers will now be Gas Safe registered From April 1st 2009, Gas Safe Register replaces CORGI gas registration as the official gas safety body. So, from 1st April, by law, only Gas Safe registered engineers should carry out work on gas appliances or installations in your home.

Why do I need to use a Gas Safe registered engineer?

It’s all about safety. To make sure that gas appliances such as boilers, fires, ovens and hobs are installed, maintained and serviced safely you should employ a Gas Safe registered engineer to carry out the work. If someone other than a Gas Safe registered engineer does the gas work in your home, you could be risking the safety of your family and your property.

Why is CORGI gas registration in Great Britain ending?

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) undertook a review of gas safety in 2006. This review concluded that there was a strong case for modernising the gas registration scheme to bring added benefits to gas consumers and gas engineers. The review called for a clearer focus on gas safety, and simple registration and competence requirements for gas engineers without compromising safety or service standards.

How do I check my engineer is Gas Safe registered?

Always ask for the card. All Gas Safe registered engineers have an ID card with their licence number and a photograph.

All engineers from the Domestic & General network are registered with CORGI until March 31st 2009 and with Gas Safe Register from April 1st 2009.

If you want to know more, visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk download CWU LTB151/09 here

John Southwell, Co-ord member

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