Fitting New Worktop - Do i need Gas Safe engineer

[bobilishious]

So, i'm looking to replace my kitchen worktop but I have a gas hob which as I understand it requires a Gas Safe Engineers to carry out any work on it to comply with safety regulations.

As the same time as replacing the worktop i'm also replacing the gas hob with a new like for like (same size etc.).

My question is, do i have to get a Gas Safe engineer out to disconnect the existing gas hob, I carry out the joinery work, and then I have to get the engineer out again to reconnect the new hob??

Seems a little convoluted and I just wanted to check this was the correct procedure?

Many thanks for any input.

 

[foxhole]

If competent you can disconnect and reconnect you own hob, key word there is COMPETENT. If not get gas safe guy in.

 

[alan333]

The gas hob in my old flat had a connector similar to a light bulb has, simply push in and twist anti-clockwise to remove. Maybe yours will be the same?

 

[Johnmelad]

The gas hob in my old flat had a connector similar to a light bulb has, simply push in and twist anti-clockwise to remove. Maybe yours will be the same?

Seen them (bayonet fittings) on ovens, never seen one on a hob!