If you are looking for information on Gas Safety certificates, look no further than at plumbing and heating. Our team of Gas Safe Registered (previously Corgi) gas engineers can issue Gas Safety reports, service your boiler, and provide general maintenance on your gas and central heating system. Call at plumbing and heating now on 08006 121 129 and we’ll take care of it. We are a reputable and trust worthy company that accredited, Gas Safe Register and we cover domestic and commercial gas and central heating.

 What does a Landlord Gas Safety Inspection Include?
One of our gasengineers operating under the Gas Safe Register (previously CORGI) will check the following during a Landlord gas safety inspection:

. Check appliance for gas tightness.

. Check standing and working pressure if test points available.

. Check burner pressure and gas rate against manufacturers data plate.

. Check for satisfactory provision of all necessary ventilation.

. Test flue flow to ensure removal of products of combustion.

. Check satisfactory operation of all the flame failuredevices.

. Check for physical stability, presence and effectiveness of stability brackets (where appropriate).

8. Investigate any evidence of unsafe operation and report to a responsible person. 
An appliance cannot be deemed as having been checked, until the above has been completed.

Once your property has passed the gas safety certification, we will schedule a return to your property every 12 months to keep your gas safety certificate up to date and your appliances are safe.

Call us now on 08006 121 129 to book a gas safety inspection.

Why you need to do your Gas Safety check

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, including gas, oil, wood and coal. Carbon-based fuels are safe to use. It is only when the fuel does not burn properly that excess CO is produced, which is poisonous. When CO entersthe body, it prevents the blood from bringing oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs. You can't see it, taste it or smell it but CO can kill quickly without warning. According to the HSE statistics every year around 15 people die from CO poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues that have not been properly installed, maintained or that are poorly ventilated. Levels that do not kill can cause serious harm to health if breathed in over a long period. In extreme cases paralysis and brain damage can be caused as a result of prolonged exposure to CO. Increasing public understanding of the risks of CO poisoning and taking sensible precautions could dramatically reduce this risk.

There are signs that you can look out for which indicate incomplete combustion is occurring and may result in the production of CO; Yellow or orange rather than blue flames (except fuel effect fires or flueless appliances which display this colour flame)

Soot or yellow/brown staining around or on appliances Pilot lights that frequently blow out Increased condensation inside windows

There are a number of simple steps that gas consumers can take to keep themselves safe.

Carbon Monoxide can be produced by any combustion appliance, including those that burn fossil fuels e.g. oil, wood and coal. If you have one of these appliances you should make sure that it is serviced and maintained by a competent person and the chimney is regularly swept.

What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Early symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can mimic many common ailments and may easily be confused with food poisoning, viral infections, flu or simple tiredness. Symptoms to look out for include: headaches or dizziness
breathlessness
nausea
loss of consciousness
tiredness
pains in the chest or stomach
erraticbehaviour
visual problems
For more information visit the NHS or telephone NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
If you or your family experience any of the above symptoms and believe you may have been exposed to carbon monoxide, you should seek urgent medical advice from either your GP or an A&E department.

What to do if you think your appliance is spilling carbon monoxide

Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999

Switch off the appliance and shut off the gas supply at the meter control valve

Open all doors and windows to ventilate the room

Visit your GP and tell him/her that you believe your may have been exposed to carbon monoxide If you’ve followed the steps above you can call AT Plumbing and Heating so that we can send a certified gas engineer to check which appliance is spilling carbon monoxide. Call us now on 08006 121 129