On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 13:16:05 +0100, Earl Kella wrote:


"Kate11171" wrote in message
oups.com...
We are having trouble finding a plumber to install a combi boiler for
us. My husband is quite confident that he could do the job himself but
obviously it has to have a certificate from a CORGI registerd plumber.
Do you know if it is possible or legal for my husband to do the work
and a plumber come in and inspect it and pass it or would a plumber be
reluctant to do this?
Thanks


I had the same problem getting a plumber to fit ours - I wanted to do all
the plumbing and just get a corgi guy in to do the boiler.

I'm sure your husband could do this himself as it is a basically easy job as
long as you follow the regs about location etc.. I fitted my own boiler but
got a corgi guy in to connect up the gas and check it out. It has not been
officially commissioned but I have since got a landlords certificate which
shows the boiler is safe.

For your insurance you will probably need to have an installation
certificate from a corgi bloke - it's doubtful you will find one to just
come in and commission it for you.

As far as the legality goes I think you must be 'competent' to work on gas
but there is no definition of what 'competent' is. To be paid for work you
must be corgi registered, but I think there are many diy-ers in this
newsgroup who have fitted their own boilers.

As of 1/4/5 there is now a requirement to notify building control about
exchanging a boiler. This is the same restriction as Part P on the
electrics (which also are relevant if the installation is in a kitchen or
bathroom).

Most manufacturers probably won't honour the guarantee if push comes to
shove unless the boiler has been commissioned by a registered fitter.


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Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter.
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