This document is now uncontrolled and current at time of presentation on Thursday 16 th February 2017 Regulations can change and are at present under review Version 4.0
Gas Safe Register Protecting your Business and customers. Sarah Hill, Paul Dyke
The Gas Safe (installation and Use) Regulation 1998 • The Regulations cover gas systems and appliances in houses, flats, shops, offices, other commercial and public premises, and holiday accommodation, eg chalets and certain caravans, mobile homes and boats on inland waterways 3
The Gas Safe (installation and Use) Regulation 1998 • Mobile food stalls (whether towed as ‘caravans’ or self-propelled) which are made available to the public in the course of a business are covered. This includes such facilities where the public have access inside the vehicle or caravan concerned as well as ‘serve- through-the-hatch’ vendors. Other types of mobile food stalls (such as marquees, tents, gazebos and portable kitchens) are also covered by the Regulations. 4
Summary of regulation 3 • This section of the GSIUR requires anyone carrying out gas work to be competent. Even if working at premises to which GSIUR does not apply (eg factories, quarries etc), people carrying out gas must be competent to work safely. • Employers of people carrying out gas work and self-employed people carrying out gas work must be a member of a class of persons approved by HSE. 5
Summary of regulation 4 • This regulation requires any employer or self-employed person requiring work to be done on a gas fitting to take steps to ensure the person doing the work is registered with a class of persons approved by HSE. 6
It’s the Law - Only Gas Safe registered engineers can fit, fix or safety check / service a gas appliance. It’s the law Always ask to see their Gas Safe ID card
When an engineer calls
When an engineer calls • How to find a registered engineer Phone: 0800 408 5500 Visit: www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk
When an engineer calls
Summary of regulation 8 • This regulation prohibits any person from carrying out any alteration to premises in which a gas fitting or storage vessel is already installed which could compromise gas safety. • The regulation also prohibits any work on a gas fitting or associated flue/ventilation system which would result in danger to any person. 11
Regulation 8: Existing gas fittings No person shall make any alteration to any premises in which a gas fitting or vessel is fitted if that alteration could adversely affect the safety of the fitting or vessel.
Regulation 8: Existing gas fittings
Keeping safe with gas Fire Explosion
Keeping safe with gas In the event of a Gas Escape: Turn off the gas at the meter control or emergency control valve Contact the Gas Emergency Service Provider on 0800 111 999
Summary of regulation 34 • This regulation imposes a duty on the responsible person for any premises (for instance, the occupier or owner (eg landlord) of the premises) not to use or permit the use of any unsafe appliance. People carrying out specified work (eg on service pipes or gas fittings) must report any appliance they suspect is dangerous to the responsible person for the premises, or where this person is not available, to the gas supplier or transporter, as appropriate. 16
Regulation 34: Use of appliances • It is the duty of any person responsible for premises or the gas engineer, to prevent the further use of gas appliances having identified: – Where there is insufficient air for proper combustion – Spillage of fumes – Inadequate room ventilation – A gas escape
Keeping safe with gas Danger signs Staining, sooting or discolouration
Keeping safe with gas Blocked air vents Version 4.0
Keeping safe with gas Blocked air vents Version 4.0
Keeping safe with gas Blocked air vents Version 4.0
When an engineer calls • Warning/Advice notices
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Summary of regulation 35 This regulation requires an employer or self-employed person to ensure that any gas appliance, flue or installation pipework installed at a place of work they control is maintained in a safe condition.
Regulation 35: Duties of employers and self- employed persons Effective maintenance of appliances usually involves an ongoing programme of regular/periodic inspections, together with any necessary remedial work. In the absence of specific manufacturers’ instructions, effective maintenance should include as a minimum: a) examination of the physical condition and safe functioning of appliance(s), installation pipework, ventilation and any flue for deterioration b) carrying out performance tests c) and taking the necessary remedial action
Other potential problem areas ... Gas burners should burn with a bright blue flame, if you see a burner like this report it
Regulation 35: Duties of employers and self-employed personslation35: Duties of employers and self-employed persons • Where premises such as public houses or offices are leased as workplaces, employers’ duties under regulation 35 may interface with landlords’ responsibilities under section 4 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, eg for maintenance of gas heating appliances. 27
Summary of regulation 36 There are two main duties on landlords: annual safety checks on gas appliances and flues (and that a record is kept and issued, or in certain cases, displayed to tenants) and ongoing maintenance. Although related, these duties are separate and distinct.
2 6 6 7 1 1 1 Alan Ford Kitchen Cooker Leisure 210 Yes Yes FL 0145876367 Lounge Fire Valor Majestic Yes Yes O/F A F Heating & Plumbing Bedroom Fire Radiation N/Sea G Yes No O/F 16 Station Street Kitchen Combi boiler Worcester G/star 28I Yes Yes R/S Newcastle ST6 1LU 01614 321414 Mr Cook 77 Ash Close 20mbar N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes Hanley 18mbar N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes Pass Yes Yes Stoke on Trent 15mbar N/A N/A N/A Yes No Fail Yes No 28.5kW 0.003 0.001 Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes ST2 6AY 0146 41321 Gas connection position/no stability/grill too close to cupboard NCS Yes Mrs Chadwick Faulty flue system-wrong closure plate- no ASD fitted ID Yes 14 Cope Street Stafford Staffs Repositioned flexible gas connection/stability bracket fitted ST5 2UA 0181-326914 None - fire disconnected 4 Alan Ford Alan Ford Alan Ford Alan Ford Yes Alan Ford Yes M Cook M Cook M Cook M Cook Yes 01 - 04 - 2009 Yes
LPG Cylinders In Commercial Premises Version 3.0
LPG in commercial and Industrial Premises Introduction COP 24 Use of LPG cylinders at commercial and industrial Premises – •Provides guidance to those using propane in cylinders in industrial and commercial premises, LPG suppliers and Authorities. Version 3.0
Scope • This Code covers the installation and safe use of propane in cylinders at commercial and industrial premises. • It relates to propane cylinders located out of doors supplying appliances via a fixed pipework installation, and also propane cylinders used indoors and connected directly to equipment. Version 3.0
Section 3 Legal and contractual obligations • Contractual responsibilities • Where cylinders are supplied from a retail premises, dealers, stockists etc. the point of supply should make available basic safety information. • Where the cylinders are supplied under a term of contract, the LPG supplier must ensure that the consumer has been provided with full instructions which should include the following as appropriate: • Properties and characteristics of LPG • Normal operating procedures • Contact arrangements for a gas supply • Arrangements for maintenance • Action in the loss of gas pressure • Action in the event of emergency Version 3.0
Cylinder Location Version 3.0
Section 5 Cylinder location • Generally, cylinders should be located: • in the open air outside buildings, situated on firm level ground in a well-ventilated location. • located against a wall or structure of the building. • Consideration should be given to positions which are adjacent to walls or structures with a fire resistance of not less than 30 minutes. Version 3.0
Section 5 Cylinder location • Cylinders should be located: • • Where they remain readily accessible at all times. • Where they do not obstruct any means of access to or from the premises. • Where they are reasonably protected from accidental damage. • Where necessary suitable protection should be provided against possible damage or interference by persons, animals or vehicles. Version 3.0
Propane 2 x 47 Kg installation Is this acceptable? Version 3.0
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