Can I fit a boiler, and then have it certified by a qualified gas fitter?

[AlexGas]

 

[lame plumber]

the grey bit being your not allowed to carry out work unless competent and a member of a registered body.

work defined as paid

competence comes in many guises in law

registered body being gas safe. of course.

But in this case, the bloke would easly prove competence in his skills and ability, he isnt working, but of course not being registered wth gas safe isnt an issue if he isnt carrying out work as defined in the regs.

 

[DrainMedic]

the grey bit being your not allowed to carry out work unless competent and a member of a registered body.

work defined as paid

competence comes in many guises in law

registered body being gas safe. of course.

But in this case, the bloke would easly prove competence in his skills and ability, he isnt working, but of course not being registered wth gas safe isnt an issue if he isnt carrying out work as defined in the regs.

Does this mean none GSR plumbers can charge for bleeding the radiators then give the customer a free boiler service? Is there a refund if we de-register part way through the year? No need to be registered after all! arty:

 

[Dotty]

HE ISN'T COMPETENT! He might be in submarines but not the gas industry.

How many times Jon. It's black and white.

3.—(1) No person shall carry out any work in relation to a gas fitting or gas storage vessel unless he is competent to do so.

Leave it go now because I'm starting to get wound up.

 

[Whyme]

Oooh i love it..

 

[Leo21]

Everyone just.

 

[lame plumber]

hehehe need me on the other side of the fence John, just I know what the competences of these lads are from my previous life and also how poor our industry regs are defined. What you really need to do is send over a bottle of Irish, then I'd be a quiet bunny

 

[AlexGas]

hehehe need me on the other side of the fence John, just I know what the competences of these lads are from my previous life and also how poor our industry regs are defined. What you really need to do is send over a bottle of Irish, then I'd be a quiet bunny

But IF it does go off – it can take out more than one house, a street, a someone across the road. What are we gonna say here!? That’s cool, nothing to worry about – he was working (not paid) in his own house!? That’s not right!

 

[AlexGas]

 

[DrainMedic]

Alex, that's the point I was making earlier.

I really feel that anyone encouraging illegal gas work (paid or unpaid, to remove any shadow of doubt) should have their registrations re-considered.

 

[dancinplumba]

He gets sued like anyone would, registered or not

 

[AlexGas]

One, without the GS ticket, could work in a friend’s house for nothing and have the house as his own, just for a day or two. What are we gonna say about this!?

 

[lame plumber]

Work in relation to a gas fitting
51 For the purposes of these Regulations, ‘work’ includes do-it-yourself activities,
work undertaken as a favour for friends and relatives, and work for which there is
no expectation of reward or gain, eg voluntary activity for charities. This means that
anyone carrying out such work must have the necessary competence, as required
by regulation 3(1). However, membership of an HSE approved class of persons
(under regulation 3(3)) is required only by businesses carrying out gas fitting work.

so you dont have to be gas safe to do voluntary work or diy really, but as croppie states you have to prove competence, ie 3.1 of the regs. It was my point that this chap could probably prove his competence through his training and skills in his current role, which few seem to realise what his job actually involves, and immediately jump down his throat and get fairly obnoxious. that was my only reason for jumping on the alternate opinion route.

 

[REDSAW]

did a job today service a boiler, guy said he used to do it himself for many years.. he is a solicitor! haha

 

[AlexGas]

...and work for which there is
no expectation of reward or gain

Brownie points will be gained though.

 

[lame plumber]

Brownie points will be gained though.

I have a couple of customers I would gladly do voluntary work for

 

[AlexGas]

did a job today service a boiler, guy said he used to do it himself for many years.. he is a solicitor! haha

If you look at it, people can, could and do anything they want. The only thing is, one day something can go proper wrong and there will be a price to pay - a fine, a stretch. That’s fine as long as there’s no collateral damage, no innocent victims.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Jesus, I have one evening off, just one, and this happens!

Holy Moly.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Ok sailer lol

he loves seamen:smilielol5:

 

[lame plumber]

Ray has been at home installing his boiler on the side

 

[REDSAW]

Jesus, I have one evening off, just one, and this happens!

Holy Moly.

'time & tide' Ray on the nautical theme...like how i did that.lol

 

[Whyme]

I doubt his current role would be the HSE qualified class of persons unless gas safe.....They are THE only ones..

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

i can get a sub working its not that hard,i googled it,after all i am a engineer,how hard can it be

 

[AlexGas]

Jesus, I have one evening off, just one, and this happens!

Holy Moly.

Is W for wasted, tonight!?

 

[lame plumber]

i can get a sub working its not that hard,i googled it,after all i am a engineer,how hard can it be

Naw you just a techie, you have to be a Wofficer to get a sub to sea, then you can tell the engineers to get it working