CCN1 Gas Safety Regulations

Question 1

What is the full name of the primary regulation governing gas installation and use in UK homes?

Accepted Answer

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998

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Gas Safety Act 1990

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Gas Safety (Appliances and Pipework) Regulations 1994

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Gas Safety (Emergency Procedures) Regulations 2000

Question 2

Who is responsible for maintaining the Gas Safe Register in Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services Ltd, on behalf of the HSE

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The Gas Industry Federation

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British Gas Services

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The Energy Regulator, Ofgem

Question 3

Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, who may legally carry out gas work on a domestic installation?

Accepted Answer

Only a Gas Safe Registered engineer competent in the specific type of gas work

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Any competent tradesperson with a general construction qualification

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Anyone who has completed a basic plumbing course

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Only British Gas engineers

Question 4

What does Regulation 26 of the GSIUR 1998 primarily require?

Accepted Answer

That landlords ensure gas appliances, fittings, and flues in rented accommodation are maintained in a safe condition

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That all gas appliances are serviced annually

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That gas suppliers provide emergency contact numbers

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That tenants report gas faults to their landlord within 24 hours

Question 5

What is a CP12 certificate in the context of the GSIUR 1998?

Accepted Answer

A Landlord Gas Safety Record confirming annual safety checks have been completed

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A Gas Safe engineer's registration certificate

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A certificate confirming gas tightness of a new installation

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A certificate of competence for a specific gas appliance type

Question 6

Under the GSIUR 1998, what action must a Gas Safe engineer take if they find an immediately dangerous (ID) gas appliance?

Accepted Answer

Disconnect or seal off the appliance and label it 'Immediately Dangerous — Do Not Use'

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Report it to the HSE within 24 hours and leave the property

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Leave the appliance connected but advise the owner in writing

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Take no action and re-inspect in 28 days