Why it matters
Badly fitted or poorly maintained gas appliances can cause fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. By law, anyone carrying out gas work in the UK must be on the Gas Safe Register.
Check the ID card
Every registered engineer carries a Gas Safe ID card with their photo, licence number and the dates it is valid. The back of the card lists the types of gas work they are qualified to do, such as boilers, cookers or gas fires. Make sure it covers the work you need.
Check online
You can check an engineer or business on the Gas Safe Register website (gassaferegister.co.uk) using their licence number or business name, or by calling the Gas Safe Register.
Landlords
Landlords must have every gas appliance, flue and fitting they provide checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months, keep a record, and give tenants a copy.
Carbon monoxide
Fit an audible carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with gas appliances, and know the symptoms: headaches, dizziness, nausea, tiredness and breathlessness. If you suspect a gas leak, call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999.