ADVICE & INFORMATION
Gas Safety
If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, or you suspect that fumes containing Carbon Monoxide are escaping from a gas appliance call 749000 immediately.
What should you do if you smell gas?
Don&lrquo;t
Don't smoke
Don't use naked flames
Don't turn electric switches on or off
Don't use your telephone or doorbell
Don't leave it to someone else
Do
Do turn off your gas supply at the emergency control valve (usually next to your gas meter).
Do extinguish all naked flames and sources of ignition.
Do open doors and windows to allow gas to disperse.
Additional information for LPG bottle gas users.
Cylinders suspected of leaking should be moved into a well ventilated area if safe to do so.
What should you do if you suspect that fumes containing Carbon Monoxide are escaping from a gas appliance?
If you ever suffer any of the following symptoms when gas appliances are in use: headaches; nausea; dizziness. Turn them off immediately and call 749000
- Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas which can be formed by burning any fuel if the appliance is not properly installed or maintained.
- Carbon Monoxide detectors are widely available and it is strongly recommended every household have one.
Using Gas Safely
Gas is a safe fuel when used and serviced correctly, but as with all fuels, it should be used responsibly and all gas appliances kept well maintained to ensure safe and efficient operation.
For added peace of mind and an end to
maintenance worries explore our ServiceCare
cover details here.
Changes to the Corgi Gas Registration Scheme
In 2008 the mandatory gas competence registration scheme was put in a public tender process with Capita announced as the successful bidder. From 1st April 2009 the mandatory gas registration scheme started operating under “Gas Safe Register” brand with Capita as the operators. However, CORGI will continue to operate the mandatory gas registration scheme in Northern Ireland and Guernsey, with the registration scheme in Jersey remaining on a voluntary basis.
In 2009, CORGI introduced a new voluntary membership for registered gas installers to benefit from. The members of new quality scheme are not only gas competent, but in addition to this, committed to providing excellent customer service, which is what every home owner wants.
We understand that consumers clearly identify with the CORGI brand, and that we should make clear the following points:
- The “Gas Safe Register” in place in the UK is the only mandatory gas registration body on the mainland.
- This legislation does not apply in Northern Ireland or Guernsey with CORGI remaining as the mandatory Registration body.
- The legislation does not apply in Jersey where CORGI will remain as a voluntary registration body.
- Jersey Gas will remain as a CORGI registered Gas Installer.
I hope that this information will clarify any confusion or misunderstanding regarding either Capita’s or CORGI’s role within the gas Industry during this transitional period.
All Guernsey Gas engineers are trained, qualified and Corgi registered. So you can relax knowing that your appliances are looked after by the experts. It is law in Guernsey that anyone who installs or maintains gas is regulated by Corgi.
We have been registered since 2003, reg number: 198670.
Learn more at www.trustcorgi.com
