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| Gas rules have changed to protect homeowners
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| Date:
08/07/05 |
Author:
Eve Cooper |
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From 1st April 2005, there have been two significant changes to regulations, which affect all homeowners with gas appliances. To ensure homeowners understand the changes, CORGI announced a Home Truths awareness campaign. Anyone planning to install or exchange a gas appliance must comply with the new rules. In addition, CORGI launched a hotline number 0870 401 2616, which offers information and advice.
The changes:
• Homeowners will now receive a safety certificate (Declaration of Safety) from CORGI after a gas appliance has been installed. The Declaration of Safety will form a necessary part of the Home Information Pack, which will be legally required from 2007.
• Homeowners in England and Wales will need to inform Local Authority Building Control if they install or exchange a gas appliance, which will require an inspection and will cost up to £300. However, by using a CORGI registered installer, Local Building Control will be notified directly, eliminating the need to involve third parties in the process, saving homeowners significant costs.
“It’s really important that people understand what these changes will mean for them. When the Home Information Pack comes into force in 2007 it will be essential that homeowners in England and Wales have kept a record of the work that they have had completed and will need to provide proof that it is safe. Without these documents selling your house could be difficult. The new regulations may cause confusion so we wanted to offer a number of mediums which will offer help and advice. We have launched the hotline number, produced an information booklet, updated our website and are working closely with our 48,000 registered gas installers. We wanted to make sure that people receive the best service and are aware of what the new laws will mean for them” Comments Mike Thompson, Chief Executive at CORGI.
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