 Your boat was built, and the gas appliances installed, in accordance with the safety requirements of British or international Standards. It is essential to maintain your boats gas system to prevent any risk to you, your family and your crew.
Annual Servicing
All Gas appliances in your boat should be serviced annually to keep them in a safe and efficient condition (this is a legal requirement in certain circumstances, see chartering below). Properly maintained appliances are safe in use and should be no cause for concern.
The service should include:
- Ventilation check (air inlets are clear and adequate)
- Flue check (smoke spillage test)
- Appliance safety devices are working correctly
- Appliances are safe for further use
- A check for gas leaks and condition of pipework and hoses
This work should only be carried out by a gas installer who is CORGI (the Council for Registered Gas Installers) registered and carries an I.D. card covering their competence. Always ask for a Gas Safety Inspection Record form to be provided for the work carried out.
Don't Do It Yourself with Gas
By tampering with the gas installation/appliance you may put yourself, your family and your crew's life at risk. Gas is very safe in the hands of an expert.
The message is clear:
ALWAYS USE A CORGI REGISTERED INSTALLER
If you, charter or hire out your boat then you have a legal obligation under the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.
The Regulations place a legal duty on boat owners to ensure all gas installations, including the appliances and their flues are maintained in a safe condition. In order to achieve this, the appliances and their flues must be safety checked at intervals of not more than 12 months.
In addition to keeping records of their checks for 2 years, boat owners are also legally required to prominently display the gas safety inspection record within the vessel.
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