Gas valve for hob behind cupboard.

[Matt0029]

When installing a gas hob the required isolation valve usually falls behind the cooker. That is removed by unscrewing 4 screws. I'm wondering if its seen acceptable by most to use a compression gas isolation valve in such a position. . Thanks

 

[Harvest Fields]

Never, as it is then inaccessible and it needs moving so that it can be turned off by the owner/tenant.

 

[Scott_D]

It’s not an end user valve, they would shut off the ECV in an emergency.
Fine to use a compression valve.

I was told this on a gas safe inspection

 

[Harvest Fields]

It’s not an end user valve, they would shut off the ECV in an emergency.
Fine to use a compression valve.

I was told this on a gas safe inspection

It is actually a service valve. If I’m honest.

 

[Harvest Fields]

It’s not an end user valve, they would shut off the ECV in an emergency.
Fine to use a compression valve.

I was told this on a gas safe inspection

You cannot use a compression valve on gas that isn’t accessible mate. The oven is screwed in which means not accessible.

 

[townfanjon]

You cannot use a compression valve on gas that isn’t accessible mate. The oven is screwed in which means not accessible.

Says who ?
Only time you cant use compression is under a floor

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Fine behind the oven

 

[Harvest Fields]

Says who ?
Only time you cant use compression is under a floor

My training centre.

 

[townfanjon]

My training centre.

Yer I find training centers make their own rules

 

[Scott_D]

You cannot use a compression valve on gas that isn’t accessible mate. The oven is screwed in which means not accessible.

By removal of 4 screws it becomes accessible
A gas meter and ECV are not accessible without a cupboard key

 

[Harvest Fields]

By removal of 4 screws it becomes accessible
A gas meter and ECV are not accessible without a cupboard key

Accessible is when you do not need a screwdriver to gain access.

 

[Harvest Fields]

My training centre.

Maybe. But it is what I was taught.

 

[Harvest Fields]

These Hob installation instructions also say that the isolation valve should be accessible. This is the same pic that I posted in the other thread.

 

[Sharp Point]

But what would take longer, removing 4 screws or emptying 3 drawers full of pans and pottery or food tins/boxes? For as long as mans been installing integrated units, a gas cock has been behind a under worktop oven... gas or electric.
Like you said, it’s for servicing for a gas safe engineer.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I know and I get where you are coming from.