Disconnecting a gas cooker

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I notice there isn't a section on gas for obvious reasons, but can a gas fitter clarify a point for me.

My daughters gas cooker needs disconnecting as she is changing to an electric one. Whats the legislation for a non gas fitter to do this. I don't know what sort of connection there is of whether there is an isolation valve as she lives 60 miles away.

I have an engineering background so am familiar with making water and air tight connections using PTFE tape. Am I legally able to disconnect it and blank off the open end?

I'm not trying to encoach on another trade and will gladly get a local gas fitter if necessary.
 
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If the cooker is fitted with a flexible hose with a bayonet connection at the wall end then the customer can disconnect this themselves. If not fitted with a bayonet connection you will need to get a CORGI in as the whole gas installation will need to be tested prior to capping off.
 
If you have a bayonet fitting it should be removed and pipe work plugged for a permanent gas cooker disconnection.

The bayonets are only classed as a temporary means of disconnection.

Corgi job unfortunately.
 
Dave read the book bayonets can be left no need to plug or cap.
 
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if cap is present then it should be used if not only to keep it free from poop.
 

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