"Disconnecting" a Gas Cooker - Rules & Regs?

[Gtiracer]

Moving house so the cooker has to be "disconnected" all of which takes all somebody undoing a bayonet fitting pipe - however ridiculous it seems, I still want to do this properly and don't know if by law it has to be disconnected by a professional registered with the GAS Safe board or if I can do it myself

Well apparently it seems I don't need to call somebody in, I found a document that I believe puts me in the clear to do it myself quoting from here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/landlords/1-april-2009-tb-025-contractor-responsibilities-when-disconnecting-and-reconnecting-gas-cooking-appliances.pdf

The disconnection/reconnection (at the same location) of a self-sealing appliance connector following installation is not deemed ‘gas work’ and therefore may be carried out by a non-registered person(s), for example when a home owner temporarily removes the cooker when cleaning.

 

[the shadow]

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2451/part/B/made
if its a bayonet connector then you can disconnect yourself. If its not then you will need to pay a gas safe engineer.
But Don't Quote Me

 

[Nightglow]

Perfectly legal, bayonet connections are designed for DIY use, you can disconnect it yourself.

But,you couldn't screw the threaded end of a new hose into the new cooker, as that has to be done by a gas fitter.

 

[NotAGolf]

Thread revival!!

I'm temporarily moving my gas cooker to allow a new floor to go in. It has a bayonet fitting so I can disconnect it here, but it also has an isolation valve a few inches further down (toward the gas supply, not toward the cooker). Should I turn it off at the valve before disconnecting at the bayonet fitting, or does the fitting somehow only work if there is a gas supply to it?

 

[mushtafa]

The fitting is self sealing once the hose is disconnected. But I would still turn the valve off just in case it doesn't fully seal. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Nedved11]

If you're "competent" you can do whatever the hell you like with gas in your own property. Competent being the key word here, you need to know how to safely deal with gas and that does not necessarily mean you have to be gas safe. Key points here are that only in your own property and you can show your competency. If your not sure get a gas safe guy in!

 

[esoteric]

2024 revival! Been Googling for advice on this because I'm swapping to electric. I hope it's still safe to DIY in 2024. Once the gas unit is out I'll be capping with the tesla bayonet cap to double seal.

 

[FlyingFish]

The bayonet fitting is only for temporary disconnection, cleaning\maintenance etc.


Gas cooker hose bayonet connections are NOT a permanent method of disconnection, as they aren't designed for that and cannot be guaranteed. Apart from the fact that any kid sticking a pencil in one will make gas come out.

If you don't need the gas supply for the appliance anymore, or are moving out, then have it properly capped and tested.

You can do whatever you like in your OWN property, as long as your work doesn't harm others.

 

[montymint]

2024 revival! Been Googling for advice on this because I'm swapping to electric. I hope it's still safe to DIY in 2024. Once the gas unit is out I'll be capping with the tesla bayonet cap to double seal.

Where are you getting the replacement from? I remember when I paid (maybe Argos, maybe curry’s) for a replacement oven / hob their “will fit it” service had a gas engineer cap my connection.

 

[esoteric]

Where are you getting the replacement from? I remember when I paid (maybe Argos, maybe curry’s) for a replacement oven / hob their “will fit it” service had a gas engineer cap my connection.

AO.com. I ordered over the phone and details involved in disconnecting, especially involving gas was not mentioned. It's due for delivery tomorrow so can't change anything without moving delivery date.