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What is a gas warning notice?
Gas safety warning labels and unsafe categories – If a gas-related danger is identified in your home, your engineer will attach a ‘Danger Do Not Use’ warning label to the relevant appliance or fitting, and they’ll also provide you with a gas warning notice too. This notice will contain precise details of the unsafe situation. There are two types of unsafe categories:
What is a gas EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) is the Government’s chosen way of complying with the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD). Its purpose is to record how energy efficient a property is. The certificate will provide a rating of the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of a building from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient.
- EPCs are produced using standard methods with standard assumptions about energy usage so that the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of the same type.
- This allows prospective buyers, tenants, owners, occupiers and purchasers to see information on the energy efficiency and CO2 emissions from their building so they can consider energy efficiency and fuel costs as part of their investment.
An EPC is always accompanied by a recommendation report that lists cost effective and other measures (such as low and zero carbon generating systems) to improve the energy rating of the building. The certificate is also accompanied by information about the rating that could be achieved if all the recommendations were implemented.
What to do if you smell gas outside UK?
4. What happens when I call the National Gas Emergency line? – When you call the National Gas Emergency Service, you’ll be put through to an operator who’ll log your call. The operator will ask you for details about the gas leak, so be prepared with the following information:
- The address of the gas emergency
- How many people are at the property or within the area
- Where the smell is strongest
- How long the smell has been there
- Whether any neighbours are affected
- Your name and phone number
- Any special circumstances or access information
What does at risk mean in gas safety?
At risk (AR) – This category means that the appliance has numerous faults which need fixing. It is unsafe to continue using the appliance in its current state and your gas safe engineer will advise you to disconnect the appliance and not use it until properly repaired.
How often does gas get checked?
How often do I need to arrange a gas safety check? – You must ensure that a gas safety check is done every year on each gas appliance/flue. Before any new lease starts, you must make sure that these checks have been done within one year before the start of the lease date. Further information is available in the Gas safety – landlords and letting agents section.
Do gas engineers check radiators?
What does a central heating service involve? – Regular servicing of your gas central heating system will ensure it stays in good shape and is safe to use. Unless otherwise stated in the manufacturer’s instructions, you should ensure your gas appliances have an annual service completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
As the main heat-producing gas appliance within your central heating system, safety checks on your gas boiler – in line with the manufacturer’s instructions – will form a crucial part of your central heating systems ongoing performance. You can find out more about boiler servicing and maintenance within our boiler guide,
After your engineer has carried out a service on your boiler you can ask them to provide you with a service report, or Gas Safety Record, detailing all the checks that were made and any work carried out. During your gas central heating service your engineer may check your radiators and pipework to ensure this is in good working order.
Does turning off radiators in rooms save gas?
Advantages of Turning Off Radiators – As long as you close the doors so the cold air doesn’t seep into the rest of the house, you will save money by turning off the radiators in unused rooms. By doing so, you’ll prevent the water in the system from running through that particular radiator.
Do radiators use gas or water?
Different Types of Radiators – Hot water and steam are the two main methods of distributing heat in a radiator system. Both types of radiators connect to a boiler, which may be powered by electricity or natural gas.
