Certificate or no certificate

[kasser]

I had a gas engineer move a gas pipe for me. He said no certificate was needed afterwards. Is that correct?
More generally, when does a certificate need to be issued when working on gas? It would be useful for the public to know what to expect...

 

[Darren Jackson]

We do not need to produce a certificate unless we are doing a gas safety inspection or It is a notifiable installation like a new boiler, or you have asked specifically for one. I personally always give a certificate for any gas works I do, and I suspect the majority of engineers will produce a certificate for the works. But a receipt describing the work undertaken will often suffice. As long as you have a receipt, it is proof that the work was carried out by a gas safe engineer.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yep as above no requirement to give one but it's peace of mind

 

[Harvest Fields]

I just write the customer a receipt. This should be proof enough as long as it has the tightness test readings on it.

 

[kasser]

I paid cash and there was no receipt...

 

[Harvest Fields]

I paid cash and there was no receipt...

Ask him for one.

 

[kasser]

The price for the job was low because it was all in cash, if you see what I mean...

 

[Scott_D]

Was he gas safe registered?

 

[Darren Jackson]

Did you ask to see his ID?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Is he gas safe and have you confirmed this by checking his reg no on gas safes website?