Finding The Best Gas-Fired Central Heating Plumber Luton, Bedfordshire Can Offer

When searching for the best gas-fired central heating plumber Luton can offer, it may be worthwhile using the facilities for finding the right professional provided by CIPHE, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering. Since 2009 the Gas Safe Register has replaced the CORGI scheme as Great Britain’s gas safety authority. The CIPHE emphasise that they believe that consumers should understand exactly what Gas Safe registration means, and should be aware of the importance of checking a contractor’s qualifications.

The “How It All Fits Together” booklet, published by CIPHE, contains details of GB’s Gas Safe Register scheme, which replaced CORGI registration for gas safety in April 2009. Property owners should be aware that it is their responsibility, and not the installer’s, to be legally liable for environmental and property damage caused by faulty gas installations.

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) approved the Gas Safe Register in 2009. The register covers England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands, and is the only HSE approved scheme. The 17 year old CORGI scheme was closed, and CORGI registration is no longer valid. CORGI membership may no longer be accepted as a proof of competence.

All gas engineers qualified to work with either liquefied petroleum gas, or pipeline delivered natural gas, are listed in the Gas Safe Register. Systems have been put in place to check installers’ competence and qualifications, to inspect work, and to handle complaints.

Membership of the Gas Safe register can be easily checked. Registered installers should have a photo ID card. Householders should look for the yellow triangle logo with the words Gas Safe Register. The back of the card lists the services the installer is qualified to carry out.

As well as asking to see the registration card, consumers should also double check the installer’s details. Contact the Gas Safe Register telephone number, or visit their website.

In most cases consumers requiring work done on gas-fired central heating will want a plumber with both water and gas certifications. For the water qualifications the easiest way to check is to ask to see their CIPHE membership card. Associate Members will have at least NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Craft Certificate, and full members will have the Advanced Craft Certificate.

When looking for the most qualified central heating plumber Luton has to offer, consumers should be aware of the Gas Safe Register scheme. Gas installers should be carrying the proper ID, and details can easily be double checked either by phone, or using the website. Householders need to be aware that responsibility for a faulty gas installation resides with them, and not with the heating contractor.

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