CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN - YOUR OBILGATIONS REGARDING GAS SAFETY

INTRODUCTION: This course provides anyone involved in the design or construction of domestic and non-domestic buildings information regarding their obligtions under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, as well as other relevant legislation. Part B, 8(1) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 specifically states "No person shall make any alteration to any premises in which a gas fitting or gas storage vessel is fitted if that alteration would adversely affect the safety of the fitting or vessel in such a manner that, if the fitting or the vessel had been installed after the alteration, there would have been a contravention of, or failure to comply with, these Regulations This basically means that anyone who, whilst working at a property, affects the gas safety in any way (whether it concerns the pipework, ventilation provisions, flue etc.) could be deemed to be contravening the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, and thus find themselves having legal action carried out against them. This course aims to prevent that from happening by mking candidates fully aware of their obligations and requirements. COURSE OBJECTIVES/KEY BENEFITS Provide knowledge and understanding of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, relevant Building Regulations and other legisation affecting gas safety during work carried out at premises. WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT Heating Engineers, Specifiers, Architects, Designers, Construction Engineers, Construction Supervisers, Building Control Officers COURSE CONTENT Covers Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 Unsafe Situations Gas pipework and work affecting its safety Flues Ventilation TRAINING METHOD Theory and some practical COURSE OUTCOME/QUALIFICATION S.W.A.A.T. Certificate in Gas Safety Awareness PRICES Click here to see a full list of our gas training and assessment prices. PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATION No pre-requisites