Hi, wondering if someone could clear this up for me. Do you have to be gas safe registered to alter a flue on a boiler? it would be done correctly taking all the correction factors into account ie. length, any elbows, correct baffles etc.
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Q) Can you define competence?
GasSafe look on it as it as passing relevant ACS qualifications at a recognised training centre and being,well, GasSafe registered (and subject to inspections etc)
So, I would argue that yes one does need to be 'competent' (as above) to work on a Gas Appliance, and the flue system deffo counts as part of the Gas appliance.
DH now steps back as the hordes of 'competent' DIY'ers claim otherwise....
GasSafe look on it as it as passing relevant ACS qualifications at a recognised training centre and being,well, GasSafe registered (and subject to inspections etc)
So, I would argue that yes one does need to be 'competent' (as above) to work on a Gas Appliance, and the flue system deffo counts as part of the Gas appliance.
DH now steps back as the hordes of 'competent' DIY'ers claim otherwise....
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Age old arguement my friend but i would say you have to have at least the Gas Safe card to deam yourself competent.
SO, four out four say, YES you do need to be GS registered.
Sheeeeez this one ran for weeks on SF.com as I recall.........
Anyone spoilin' for an argument?
DH
Sheeeeez this one ran for weeks on SF.com as I recall.........
Anyone spoilin' for an argument?
DH
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lifesagasman
i'll bite! if you go purely by gas regs you only have to be competent, which they define as having ACS. without that minimum then no way. however, unregistered you may work on appliances as long as it is not as a business or as part of a business. ie if you take money for the work you break the law. even if the work is done free you are still liable for complying with every regulation and you are still responsible for working to acceptable standards.
It's as clear as you like in gas regs, reg 3 (and guidance).
read wet feet
It's as clear as you like in gas regs, reg 3 (and guidance).
read wet feet
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dextrous
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lifesagasman
That's not fair!
How can he argue with a statement of fact?
dextrous, your demonic logic indicates you have sobered up a little
Kirk, No argument!
if you saw my mugshot on my GasSafe card You would not let me past the front gate much less into your home..... Britains 'most wanted' does not do it justice.DH
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