Install, replace and remove gas systems, installations and components in commercial properties and leisure accommodation

This standard is about installing, replacing and removing gas systems, installations and components.  It is for the leisure accommodation  and commercial property  parts of the non-residential downstream gas industry including catering, heating and laundry.  It can apply to gas systems, installations and components for any type of fuel gas or combinations of fuel gas.   

It includes checking that required tools, equipment, materials and components are available on site, fabricating, installing and removing gas systems and components, working with other trades, ensuring work complies with legislation and specification, and liaising with supervisors.

This standard is for those installing, replacing or removing gas systems, installations or components  in non-residential downstream, commercial properties or leisure accommodation.

1. work in line with plans, safe systems of work and risk assessments

2. check that specified tools, equipment, materials and components are available

3. check that work sites and building fabric are protected against possible damage 

4. use tools and equipment that are appropriate for work activities

5. work in ways which minimise damage to client property and building features whilst carrying out work

6. liaise and cooperate with people from other trades at appropriate points in the work 

7. ensure that the work on associated electrical, water or ventilation systems is suitable, completed and authorised by responsible person(s)

8. fabricate gas systems, installations and components in line with specification

9. carry out removal and installation work in line with specification, plans and industry standards

10. work in line with safe systems of work as identified in risk assessments at all times

11. install appliances and confirm that they meet location, siting and clearances required by manufacturers’ and industry standards’ specifications

12. reduce and dispose of waste in line with legislation, re-cycling waste materials from work activities when appropriate

13. check that existing gas systems are clean and free of debris

14. use appropriate methods to prevent unauthorised use of un- commissioned gas systems, installations and components

15. liaise with the responsible people and others who will be affected by work activities to minimise disruptions to work

16. comply with authorisation and verification processes that ensure correct working practices of other input services

17. access and interpret information contained in statutory and normative documents, industry standards, guidance documents and manufacturers’ instructions to ensure that work is carried out to specification

18. interact with customers at appropriate times during your work

19. advise all people who are affected by your work about any delays as soon as they occur

20. report any delays in work schedules to job supervisors in line with agreed reporting procedures

21. identify and take appropriate action to deal with any unsafe appliances or system components in existing installations 

22. advise responsible person(s) of any unsafe situations, and actions required to remedy those situations, without delay

23. make sure completed work complies with pre-commissioning checks

1. regulations and guidance governing health and safety in the workplace, environmental protection and the use of risk assessments

2. legislation covering general responsibilities for own safety and that of others

3. how to use plans, safe systems of work and risk assessments

4. the tools and equipment necessary to provide safe access to work at heights, or in restricted or confined spaces

5. methods of working which protect the building décor, customer property and existing systems and components

6. care and maintenance requirements of tools and equipment, and checks for safe condition

7. tools, equipment, materials and components required for install, replace and remove activities

8. how to purchase and obtain materials and components, availability, supplying, advising, checking and delivery procedures

9. how to secure and store tools, equipment, materials and components to minimise loss or wastage

10. potential hazards that could arise from work activities

11. steps to take should materials, components, tools and equipment not be available to commence work

12. how to access and interpret required information including statutory and normative documents, industry standards, guidance documents and manufacturers’ instructions 

13. the range of commercial gas systems, installations and components, their typical uses and how they operate

14. the roles and responsibilities of the people from other trades that you need to work with 

15. the requirements for installation and maintenance of cleanable filters, access doors and panels and disposal of hazardous waste

16. how to measure and record installation and site details for prefabrication purposes

17. how to confirm the suitability of new or existing gas input systems

18. how to confirm and verify the suitability of work on  associated electrical, water, ventilation or flue/extraction systems 

19. specific ventilation and emission requirements relating to commercial catering and the effects of cooking fumes on combustion

20. the implications of working with systems with electrical or electronic components

21. the need to liaise with others whose procedures or routines may be affected by the suspension of the gas appliance and gas system operation

22. the points in the install, exchange and remove process where co- operation and liaison with other trades and property occupier may be required

23. specific ventilation and emission requirements relating to commercial catering and the effects of cooking fumes on combustion

24. the industry practices and work standards for fabricating gas systems, installation and components

25. the positioning and fixing requirements for gas systems, installations and components

26. how to connect gas systems, installations and components 

27. the regulations and requirements covering the installation of previously used (second hand) commercial appliances including procedures for unsafe situations in the gas industry

28. the authorisation and verification processes, roles and responsibilities which apply to working with associated electrical, water or ventilation services and personnel

29. how to communicate with customers and when it is appropriate to do so

30. precautionary actions to prevent unauthorised use of un- commissioned gas systems, installations and components including isolation procedures and use of warning notices

31. pre-commissioning checks and how to carry them out.