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What is gas free certificate?
Gas-free certificate means a certificate issued by a certified chemist confirming that at the time of testing a tank, pipeline, compartment, container or any other enclosed space was gas free for a specific purpose ; Sample 1Sample 2.
Can you have a gas cooker in a flat?
What about gas oven and hob installation regulations? – For these, the requirements are a little different. Rather than a Building Regulations Certificate, the regulations for gas hob installation and gas cooker installation can be subject to a Declaration of Safety Certificate.
These certificates are issued specifically for flueless cooking appliances, and can be voluntarily notified by the installer. There’s one exception when it comes to notifying gas cooking appliances and that’s gas-fired range cookers, which do feature a flue. In this case, your Gas Safe registered engineer would need to inform the Local Authority that they have installed one of these in your property.
There are other installation conditions that must be met to ensure compliance with regulations:
For all free-standing gas cookers with a high-level grill, there needs to be a minimum of 610mm of clear space above the grill however manufacturer’s instructions will provide exact detail on this. All free-standing gas cookers must have a minimum clearance of 20mm to adjacent kitchen base units or surfaces on either side or as stipulated in the manufacturer’s instructions. Brand new gas cookers installed in flats must feature a ‘Flame Supervision Device’. This detects whether a flame has been extinguished and will then automatically turn off the gas supply to the burners.
Your gas cooker or gas hob will only be compliant with the regulations if installed by a competent Gas Safe registered engineer.
How often should I get my gas boiler checked?
If you are a homeowner, you probably know that you need to have your boiler serviced regularly. But if you are asking yourself, “How often should my boiler be serviced?” then we have the answer for you. You should have your boiler serviced at least once a year to ensure it functions correctly and does not have any water or gas leaks.
How much is a gas engineer on UK?
Heating engineer cost per hour – Heating engineers install, repair and service boilers, pipework, controls that are all used to heat your home. If you have a problem with your heating system or are looking to install a combi boiler, they are the trade you call. Heating engineers cost on average £42 per hour and can make the difference between a warm and a cold home.
Regional variations mean that you can hire one from between £27 to £72, but just make sure they are Gas Safe Registered before you get them fiddling with your boiler. Small boiler repairs and servicing jobs are usually quoted by the hour but check that your price includes VAT and call out charge before commencing.
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