"Tony Bryer" wrote in message
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On 16 Jun 2006 02:11:44 -0700 Aidan wrote :
I suspect pressure groups with a vested interest may be campaigning
for a complete ban on DIY gas work or the sale of gas appliances to
non-CORGI registered people or companies.

The impression I get is that CORGI members believe in it whilst also
hating it for its empire-building tendencies. The latest PHAM News has as
its main story that NAPIT (National Association of Professional
Inspectors and Testers) is applying to HSE to become an alternative body
for gas safety and one of its non-execs is a former CORGI CEO.

The MD of CORGI says "it is highly likely that multiple schemes will
result in an increase in deaths from CO poisoning". MRD again

CORGI is NOT a gas safety body. It is a "registration authority". It
registers operatives to work on gas when they meet a criteria. The only
safety body is HSE.

Corgi members believe that Corgi:

1. Writes the gas safety standards
2. Writes the gas regulations
3. Is the ultimate authority on gas installations
4. Is the ultimate authority on gas safety

It is none of the above.