Gas Safe ACS - Accredited Certification Scheme Gas Safety Legislation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, what is the legal requirement for a landlord regarding the gas safety record for a new tenancy?

Accepted Answer

Provide the tenant with a copy of the current gas safety record before they occupy the premises.

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Provide the tenant with a copy of the current gas safety record within 30 days of the tenancy starting.

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Verbally inform the tenant that all gas appliances have passed a safety check.

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Display the gas safety record in a communal area of the property.

Question 2

A Gas Safe registered engineer identifies a gas appliance that is classified as 'Immediately Dangerous' (ID) according to the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure (GIUSP). The responsible person refuses permission to disconnect the appliance. What is the engineer's immediate legal responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the appliance, attach a 'Danger Do Not Use' label, and immediately report the situation to the Gas Emergency Service Provider (ESP).

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Issue a warning notice and leave the appliance in operation.

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Disconnect the appliance without permission as it poses an immediate danger.

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Advise the customer to stop using the appliance and arrange a return visit.

Question 3

Which of the following situations involving a gas installation requires a mandatory report to be made to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)?

Accepted Answer

A gas appliance that has been incorrectly installed by a non-registered person, which is found to be dangerous.

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Discovering a gas cooker with a faulty ignition switch.

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A gas boiler installation that does not meet current standards but is otherwise safe.

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A minor gas escape from a fitting that is immediately repaired and made safe.

Question 4

An engineer is installing a new gas fire with a gross heat input of 12 kW in a bedroom. According to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, what specific safety feature must this appliance have?

Accepted Answer

It must be a room-sealed appliance or incorporate a safety control to shut it down if combustion products build up.

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It must be a flueless appliance.

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It must be connected to a power supply for an electric fan.

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It must have a minimum efficiency rating of 85%.

Question 5

According to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, a landlord must keep records of gas safety checks. For how long must they retain the record of each annual check?

Accepted Answer

Until two further safety checks have been carried out.

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For a period of 12 months from the date of the check.

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For a minimum of 6 years, in line with other financial records.

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Indefinitely, for the entire duration of the property's rental history.

Question 6

A Gas Safe engineer is servicing a boiler in a domestic property and finds the main equipotential bonding is missing from the gas installation pipework. What is the correct course of action according to industry best practice and regulations?

Accepted Answer

Inform the responsible person, in writing, that the installation may require equipotential bonding and advise them to consult a qualified electrician.

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Carry out the bonding themselves as part of the service.

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Classify the situation as 'Immediately Dangerous' and disconnect the gas supply.

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Ignore the issue as it is an electrical matter and outside the scope of gas work.