Check an installer ID with GAS SAFE

Make sure your gas installer is GAS SAFE registered

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GAS SAFE Registered Installers have to undergo at least the minimum requirement of training before they are accepted on to the GAS SAFE register. Most have significantly more training. The training and assessments that registered gas installers have are not only about the technical know-how of specific appliances but also about safety. All assessments have to be renewed every five years in order to keep installers up to date with ever-changing standards and regulations and to keep their knowledge fresh.

It is not only illegal for people to work with gas unless they are GAS SAFE Registered, it is also highly dangerous. Statistics demonstrate that a significant proportion of gas work carried out by people who are not registered with GAS SAFE is incorrect and therefore potentially unsafe. If you need gas installation or maintenance work, make sure that you employ a GAS SAFE Registered Installer with the appropriate training and credentials. GAS SAFE Registered Installers will make sure that your appliances meet all gas safety and building regulations and that you have the necessary documentation you may need to sell your house in the future.
If you are unsure whether your installer has the appropriate registration to handle your work, ask to see their ID card and check the details on the reverse. In order to protect the general public, GAS SAFE Registered Installers are: