Gas Safe
All of our engineers at Carlton Services are registered as Gas Safe and are able to perform annual gas safety inspections and carry out installation, servicing and maintenance on gas equipment.
Commercial Gas Safety Inspections
You probably already know that under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 you have a legal duty to make sure that any gas equipment on your premises is checked and certified by a Gas Safe qualified engineer once every year.
Commercial kitchens need a gas safety inspection by a gas registered company in order to make sure that every appliance is certified safe for use, keeping catering premises safe and efficient for everyone.
What Is a Gas Safety Certificate?
Commercial Gas Safety Inspection (non-domestic) is the official name for a safety certificate that is issued annually by a registered Gas Safe engineer to cover all installation and appliances in your kitchen.
The inspection should include all gas appliances, pipework, extraction systems and gas interlock systems. The inspection will make sure that all details are covered, for example, that the canopy has the correct overhand, that the CO & CO2 levels are not too high and that there are no gas leaks on any catering appliance.
The list of safety checks is set down by law and, because they are vitally important, you will need to prove that you are up to date with your checks for insurance purposes. If anything should happen to your premises, failure to obtain an up-to-date Gas Safety Certificate and keep a copy on the premises will probably invalidate your insurance policy.
If you don’t have an up-to-date Gas Safety Certificate then not only are you potentially uninsured and putting the health and safety of your employees and customers at risk, but you could also find yourself being prosecuted under Regulation 35 of the “Duties of Employers and self-employed persons” of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
Who Needs a Gas Safety Certificate?
The law places duties on the responsible person (employer) to ensure that gas appliances, installations, pipe works or flues are maintained in a safe condition. If your premises are leased, your landlord also has a duty to ensure that all appliances and flues are checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Also, he or she must supply you with a copy of the gas safety record within 28 days of the inspection, so that you can keep it on the premises.
If you’re not sure whose responsibility the gas certificate is in your case then check your lease, as there will quite likely be a clause transferring responsibility for the certificate to you.
How Often Do I Need One?
You need to have your premises inspected and a new certificate issued every 12 months by law.
Can Carlton Services Help Me Get My Gas Safety Certificate?
Of course we can! All of our team are registered Gas Safe engineers, carry out the type of inspection and work needed by a commercial catering establishment. If you need any more information on how to go about getting your premises an up-to-date commercial gas safety certificate or would like to talk to one of our friendly team about booking an inspection, then contact us today.
Carlton Services UK Limited Gas Safe Number: 178470
