Getting a new gas cooker - does it 'have' to be installed by a Corgi certified dude?

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I'm going to be getting a new gas cooker soon (i live above a shop - leasehold) and I was just wondering if i legally have to get it fitted by a Corgi certified installer or can I do it myself?

Don't want to come to sell up - then get spanked for not being able to produce 'required' certificates etc.

thanks in advance!
 
Wouldn't think you'd need a certified gas engineer to connect a bayonet gas pipe. I sure as hell wouldn't bother.
 
This is a very controversial topic...

The answer is no, it does not have to be done by a CORGI/GasSafe certified installer.
 
depends how safe you want your house to be really OP. the obvious answer is yes, it does need to be fitted by a gas safe engineer and comission your supply why he's at it.
you could do it yourself of course, and always be a little nervy when turning the gas on. i wouldn't advise this.
 
You don't need to be corgi/gas safe certified but you do need to be competent and a measure of competence is approved training which in this case is corgi/gas safe certification ;)
 
Sweet - well I like living on the edge and i'm not (yet) a total **** - so i'll do it myself :D

Thanks all!
 
Pudney@work said:
Hope when you say "installed" it doesn't also involve running gas piping to your kitchen! :p
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lol nah - there was a gas cooker there previously :P

One question I do have actually..... i'm assuming the cooker will also need power (for the lights/timer etc) - will that be via a 'normal' socket?

I can't see one anywhere near the oven space, or in any of the cupboards to either side :confused:
 
OCdude said:
lol nah - there was a gas cooker there previously :P

One question I do have actually..... i'm assuming the cooker will also need power (for the lights/timer etc) - will that be via a 'normal' socket?

I can't see one anywhere near the oven space, or in any of the cupboards to either side :confused:
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more important than the light and timer, it will need electric for the ignition of the gas and will need plugging into a socket

just get a professional in
 
No you do not have to have it fitted by a "Gas Safe" engineer. It may hurt any sale if you dont have a "Gas Safe" certificate however.

More importantly since you live above a shop then your flat may count as a Multi Occupancy Dwelling. So you will need to make sure the gas cooker had a flame failure device fitted. Though most new appliances should have this as standard these days some retailers are still selling them without.
 
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When i had a gas cooker and installed it myself ( sinple push fit type connection ) when i had my annual gas imspection the council condemed it until it was fitted by a qualified installer
 
Hello all what about a gas hob ? Sorry to butt in and steal your conversation.

Regular cheap hob 99 quid job 4 burners... is that the same fitting ? could i do it myself easy enough?

KABOOMMM
 
Insurance may also be voided if it's not installed by a qualifier installer.
 
OCdude said:
I'm going to be getting a new gas cooker soon (i live above a shop - leasehold) and I was just wondering if i legally have to get it fitted by a Corgi certified installer or can I do it myself?

Don't want to come to sell up - then get spanked for not being able to produce 'required' certificates etc.

thanks in advance!
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YES it must be fitted by a corgi registered fitter, if not you will most probably void your tenancy agreement for one.
 
I would get a "Gas Safe" certified Engineer to do the work that way you covered from any potential legal repercussions.
 
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