Gas Safe Plumbers in Exmouth
What Is Gas Safe Registration?
The Gas Safe Register is the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas appliances in the United Kingdom. It replaced the old CORGI registration scheme in 2009 and is managed on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
By law, anyone who carries out work on gas fittings or appliances must be on the Gas Safe Register. This applies to all domestic and commercial gas work — from boiler installations and repairs to gas cooker connections and central heating systems.
Every registered engineer carries an official Gas Safe ID card that you can ask to see before any work begins. The card shows the engineer's photo, licence number, expiry date and — on the back — the specific types of gas work they are qualified to carry out.
Hiring a Gas Safe registered engineer is not just a recommendation — it is a legal requirement. Unregistered gas work is dangerous and can result in gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning.
What Work Requires a Gas Safe Engineer?
The following jobs must only be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Boiler installation, repair and servicing
All work on gas boilers — from fitting a new condensing boiler to annual servicing and emergency repairs — must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Gas cooker and hob installation
Connecting a gas cooker, range or hob to the gas supply requires Gas Safe registration. This includes disconnecting old appliances and testing the new connection.
Gas fire installation and servicing
Whether you are fitting a new gas fire or servicing an existing one, the work must be done by a qualified Gas Safe engineer to ensure safe operation and proper flue ventilation.
Central heating system work involving gas
Any central heating work that involves the gas boiler or gas supply — including power flushing, radiator changes connected to a gas system, and controls — needs a Gas Safe engineer.
Gas safety certificates (landlord CP12)
Landlords are legally required to obtain an annual gas safety certificate for every rental property. Only a Gas Safe registered engineer can issue a valid CP12.
Any work on gas pipework
Installing, altering or repairing gas pipework — including moving a gas meter or extending a gas supply — must be done by an engineer on the Gas Safe Register.
Important: A general plumber can handle non-gas work such as taps, drains and bathrooms — but they must be Gas Safe registered for anything involving gas. See our plumber costs guide for typical rates.
How to Check Gas Safe Registration
Follow these five steps to verify that your plumber is Gas Safe registered before any gas work begins.
Ask to see their Gas Safe ID card
Every Gas Safe registered engineer carries an official ID card. Ask to see it before any gas work begins.
Check the card is in date
Gas Safe ID cards have an expiry date printed on the front. An expired card means the engineer may no longer be registered.
Look at the back of the card
The reverse side lists which types of gas work the engineer is qualified to carry out. Make sure it covers the work you need doing.
Verify online or by phone
Check their registration at GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500. You will need their licence number from the front of the card.
Report illegal gas work
If someone offers to do gas work without being registered, report them to Gas Safe on 0800 408 5500. Illegal gas work puts lives at risk.
Why Gas Safety Matters
Poorly installed or maintained gas appliances can have serious consequences. Here is why you should never cut corners on gas safety.
Carbon Monoxide Risk
Badly fitted gas appliances can leak carbon monoxide — an odourless, colourless gas that kills around 30 people in the UK each year and hospitalises many more. A Gas Safe engineer will ensure proper installation and ventilation.
Legal Requirement
It is a criminal offence to carry out gas work without being on the Gas Safe Register. Both the person doing the work and anyone who knowingly allows unregistered gas work can face prosecution.
Insurance Implications
If gas work is carried out by an unregistered person and something goes wrong, your home insurance may refuse to pay out. Always keep records of who did the work and their Gas Safe registration number.
Landlord Obligations
Landlords in England are legally required to have a gas safety check carried out annually on every gas appliance in their rental properties. The check must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer and a valid CP12 certificate provided to tenants.
If you have a boiler repair or emergency gas issue, always use a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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