This is a question that is asked many times, and the simple answer is YES, it is illegal to install your own gas boiler.
I understand that it is your property and you should be able to do what you want. I even understand that you want to keep costs down and cut out the Gas Safe professional installer and do the work yourself.
The legal requirements for the installation of any type of gas appliance is that it can only be done by someone who is registered with Gas Safe and qualified for that particular appliance.
Each gas safety engineer receives a gas safety identity card that shows a photo of the person in question, it will also have a unique license number.
On the front of the card will be the gas safe number and expiration date. Flip the card over and you will see what the engineer is qualified to work on, this also includes the type of gas, natural gas or LPG.
Installing your own gas boiler is not as simple as it seems, there are many things that need to be checked first. Gas supply may need to be upgraded to a larger size.
If your old boiler is over 10 years old it is very likely that the gas supply was installed in a 15m pipe, most new boilers now require a gas supply in a 22m pipe up to 1 meter in length. the boiler.
Can the new boiler be installed in the same place as the old one?
Condensing gas boilers must be installed according to current regulations, and the old location of the boiler may not comply with current regulations, etc.
Don’t forget that gasoline is dangerous in the wrong hands.
All Gas Safe engineers have to re-pass all of their gas exams every 5 years in order to continue working with gas.
A furnace that has been installed incorrectly can be life threatening, the chimney if not properly connected can leak carbon monoxide, which you cannot smell or see.
Carbon monoxide poisoning affects more than 240 people and causes around 60 deaths each year in the UK.
All new gas boilers must be installed in accordance with current gas and building regulations and must be registered with local authorities. This is a legal requirement.
Your new boiler may come with an extended warranty, but installing it yourself may void the warranty.
Each boiler is supplied with a reference book to be filled out by the engineer, signed and dated. Without these details, most boiler manufacturers will void your warranty if you ever need to call them.
Don’t be fooled into thinking you can watch videos on YouTube, yes there are plenty to choose from, on how to install your boiler the right way, and once you’ve completed all the work call a gas safety engineer to help you. approve. .
It is illegal to sign any form of DIY gas work.
Installing your own gas boiler is not as cheap as you may think. Be safe and use a professional.
