How do I know if my gas engineer is registered?
You can find or check a Gas Safe registered engineer on the Gas Safe Register website or by:
- Calling 0800 408 5000.
- Texting GAS and the engineers seven-digit licence number to 85080.
Is my engineer Gas Safe registered?
To check if an individual engineer is currently Gas Safe registered you will need to know their unique 7-digit licence number. You will find this on the engineer’s Gas Safe ID card. Once you have this click ‘Check’ above and enter the engineers license number.
What replaced Corgi registration?
The Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) still exists, but it is now a voluntary register. It was the sole register for gas engineers until 2009 in Great Britain and the Isle of Mann and 2010 in Northern Ireland and Guernsey. It was replaced by the Gas Safe Register as the official gas registration body.
How long is Gas Safe registration?
12 months
Once you’re Gas Safe registered, it lasts 12 months – so you’ll need to renew one year from the date you registered. All the current fees for registration and renewals are available on our website.
How do I renew my Gas Safe registration?
If you need to renew your registration with Gas Safe Register you will need to login to your online account and click on ‘Renew’ in the Account Management menu. To apply for registration with Gas Safe Register please enter your details in the fields below and select ‘Create Account’.
What if my boiler is not registered?
If your gas boiler wasn’t registered with Gas Safe Register at the time of installation, we would advise that you contact the installer to notify the appliance, providing they can still do so.
Does a plumber need to be Gas Safe registered?
All plumbers have to take a Gas Safe course every 4 years to maintain there Gas Safe certificate. If you are looking for a plumber to carry out work only on water pipes such as fitting bathrooms, taps, sinks and drainage, there is no accreditation legally required.
Does Gas Safe mean Corgi registered?
Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the only gas registration body in Great Britain and Isle of Man on 1 April 2009 and in Northern Ireland and Guernsey on 1 April 2010.
What is the difference between Gas Safe and CORGI registered?
Gas Safe Register is the official gas registration body for the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. It replaced CORGI registration and by law all gas engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register.
How often does a gas safety certificate need to be renewed?
every 12 months
This gas safety certificate will need to be renewed every 12 months and will cover your gas supply and appliances. All landlords should ensure properties have recent gas safety certificates, whether this be a private landlord, local authority or housing association.
What is a gas ID number?
All Gas Safe registered engineers will carry their Gas Safe ID card when they’re carrying out work. The ID contains important information about the engineer, who they are, their licence number, the business they work for, and the work they are qualified to carry out.
What can I do if my boiler is not registered with Gas Safe?
How do I find a registered engineer for Gas Safe Register?
Numbers > Gas Safe Register Contact Number. To make contact with Gas Safe Register, you can call 0800 408 5577 or 01256 650 005. Or, you can call 0800 408 5500 and use the automated telephone service to check a registered engineer out of hours.
How do I find out more about gas safety?
You can call Gas Safe to check an engineers credentials, a company’s credentials, or to find out more about gas safety. Simply select a Gas Safe contact number from the table below to get started, and follow the instructions your phone gives you to be connected to the right department.
How do I check the validity of my Gas Safe Register card?
The card will also have the Gas Safe Register phone number, in case you need to check the validity of the card on the spot. On the back, you will find details relating to the kind of work they can do:
Why is Gas Safe Register so important?
Keeping the public safe from dangerous gas work is Gas Safe Register’s top priority. If someone other than a Gas Safe Registered engineer carries out gas work in your home, you are risking the safety of your family and your property.