CP12: Gas pipe query

[poordiyenthusiast]

Hi

Gas engineer carried out out cp12 inspection and has listed fault as "Gas pipe has not been adequately protected and is showing signs of distress". The gas pipe runs from the gas meter outside into the property (see attached). I agree the pipe being exposed to the weather condition has discoloration (green/ blue) but isnt that natural?

Should it be the reason for failing the CP12? Should I contest? It can be called out on the CP12/ Landlord safety certificate but as NCS?

 

[kidgreen61]

CP12 is not pass or fail, it's a record of what is found at that time.

The RGI is correct in pointing out the corrosion at the bottom of the pipe caused by contact with mortar/screed.

 

[poordiyenthusiast]

CP12 is not pass or fail, it's a record of what is found at that time.

The RGI is correct in pointing out the corrosion at the bottom of the pipe caused by contact with mortar/screed.

Sorry I am a bit confused. Owing to the fault listed in the Gas installation / safety record, the gas engineer "Pipework satisfactory = NO" and "Is the installation safe to use = NO". I believe this means the CP12/ Landlord Gas safety certificate is FAIL? What options do I have at hand?

 

[CBW]

I wouldn’t have said it’s unsafe to use. Are you the landlord? Has the installation been turned off/made safe?

 

[gas112]

Clean it wit wire wool if there is no serious pitting dont worry .
Did he warning label and turn off the installation if not then this makes a mockery of his comment of if its safe to use , No

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Ahh. Copper buried direct in concrete- not good. The section from meter to there needs to be replaced and ideally not buried.

 

[gas112]

Nothing up with properly protected buried pipe its in millions of houses

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Nothing up with properly protected buried pipe its in millions of houses

Agreed. That doesn't look properly protected though- no sign of denso or coating.

 

[gas112]

Agreed. That doesn't look properly protected though- no sign of denso or coating.

yes i know, i am replying to your ideally not buried comment

 

[fixitflav]

The RGI is correct in pointing out the corrosion at the bottom of the pipe caused by contact with mortar/screed.

I can't see where the RGI said that

 

[kidgreen61]

I can't see where the RGI said that

The OP stated in the first post that RGI had stated "gas pipe not adequately protected"

 

[fixitflav]

The OP stated in the first post that RGI had stated "gas pipe not adequately protected"

He may have meant that, I read it as meaning the exposed pipe wasn't protected from physical damage.