Is your gas engineer qualified to work on your
gas appliances?
All gas engineers on the Gas Safe Register are legal and
qualified to work on gas. They all carry a Gas Safe Register ID
card.
Employing a Gas Safe registered engineer is the only way to make
sure your gas appliances are safe.
What is a Gas Safe registered engineer?
A Gas Safe registered engineer has been checked to make sure they
are competent and qualified to work safely and legally with
gas.
To find a gas engineer in your area you can use our
find a Gas Safe registered business service
online or call 0800 408 5500.
Every gas engineer carries a Gas Safe Register ID card with their
own unique licence number, showing the type of gas work they are
qualified to do. Before any gas work is carried out, always make
sure you ask to see their Gas Safe Register ID card.
(Click the image to view the ID card in more detail)
How do I know my gas engineer is qualified to do the work?
Gas engineers have a range of qualifications that allow them to
carry out specific types of gas work. It’s important to check what
work they are qualified to do before you use them. You can find
this information on the back of your gas engineer’s Gas Safe
Register ID card.
You can also make sure that your gas engineer is qualified to work
on your appliance by using our
check an
engineer service.
Why do I need to make sure my gas engineer is on the Gas Safe
Register?
It’s all about safety. If someone other than a Gas Safe registered
engineer does the gas work in your home, you could be risking the
safety of your family and your property.
Incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained gas
appliances are a major cause of
carbon
monoxide poisoning. They can also lead to gas leaks, fires and
explosions. On average over 14 people a year die from
carbon monoxide poisoning, and many more suffer
health problems from carbon monoxide exposure directly related to
gas. The poisoning effects of carbon monoxide can cause brain
damage and other serious health problems.
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