Unknown Gas pipe in fireplace

[halfmarathonmike]

Hi there,

We're looking to box in the fireplace in our new house in to a dvd/cable box storage area, there is a capped gas pipe coming through a cut-out in a concrete slab - Can we box up and over this pipe?

We can't see any form of isolation valve for the pipe, and we're not savvy with gas

Is it good practise to box up a gas pipe or do we need to invest in a gas expert to trace it back and cap it off earlier in the line?

Thanks for any help.

 

[catlad]

You would be better posting it in the plumbing section.

 

[joe-90]

And they'll tell you to get a gas-safe fitter because they need the work.

 

[Nige F]

Seeing as it`s a copper pipe - I`d recommend a Gas Safe fitter to trace it back and cap it as far back as possible If it was screwed iron I`d tell you to leave it alone and just cover it . I used to do a bit of gas fitting as a trained plumber , but stopped as soon as the regulation came in- too much £ to outlay for the small amount of gas I did

 

[halfmarathonmike]

Guys, thanks - will have to track down a gas man I think.

 

[Nige F]

www.gassaferegister.co.uk

 

[halfmarathonmike]

Thanks Nige, I've just dropped an email to the nearest fitter on the subject.