BE SAFE!!

When gas is used correctly and with respect it is a safe and economical fuel. To make sure you and your family remain safe from the possible dangers of gas, follow these simple steps to gas safety: 

Ensure appliances are checked for safety annually by a CORGI registered installer 
Be cautious when buying second hand appliances. Do not save on safety. 
Never be tempted to DIY with gas. 
If you live in rented accommodation, insist on seeing your landlord's gas safety certificate, which shows that the appliances he owns have been checked for safety by a CORGI registered installer. Your landlord is legally obliged to provide you with written proof of these checks.

Gas is safe in the hands of an expert but in unqualified hands the results can be disastrous. According to the Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) figures, there is more than an 81 per cent chance that a significant gas safety defect will be left in gas work carried out by an unregistered installer.That's why by law all installation businesses carrying out gas work for you must be registered with CORGI.

Unregistered installers and DIYers are not only breaking the law but can also put yourself, your friends and your family at risk. Remember: No one checks their gas work to make sure it meets the required safety standards.

Be safe. Ensure your gas appliances are checked for safety annually, and only employ a CORGI registered installer. Don't try to save on safety. You may end up paying far more.