Capping off an old cooker connection, legal??

[dude_diy]

Im needing to cap off an old gas cooker connection, which im wanting to do below floor level or behind a stud wall, is this legal or do all old gas pipes need to be shown at floor level.

I will be getting a corgi guy out to do this, so any ideas on typical price they may charge just take off an old fitting and sink below floor ( boards are up )

thanks.

 

[kevplumb]

ask the guy thats doing the job

 

[JPC]

yes he can, he will also do the relevant safety/tightness test etc to make sure no leaks. he should try and not leave a long dead leg but in reality he poss might jus cap it where easiest
£50

 

[namsag]

And why would a dead leg matter on a gas point . only thing is he should not use a compression cap as you will be putting it under the boards but in reality nothing to worry about

 

[dude_diy]

Cheers guys, your advice is appreciated. Think Im going to get him to cap it off under the floor whilst the boards are up. Its 15mil under the floor which comes from a T joint 22mil main feed, but this also runs to the gas fire in front room. Will check with the plumber. If anyone Corgi Registered from Newcastle area is reading this and can do this job for around £40 including vat give then reply to this post I can can get in touch. Thanks again.

 

[corgiman]

As nam says JPC why worry about a dead leg on gas?

Just interested

 

[JPC]

i was told it was "good practice"...and its better for the xmas weigh in bonus

 

[corgiman]

A HA

I see you cunning plan JPC

tee hee