Incomplete boiler installation - what to do?

[Aquarius]

I thought it was HSE Adam? I’m sure you’ll shout some kind of response back to me though.

 

[Brambles]

A bit of a non argument - it propbably all hinges on whether or not the individual can demonstrate competence.

Historically prosecutions under the GSIU Regulations are brought by the HSE. The HSE placed a long term contract with a Capita Group Company to manage and administer Gas Safe on their behalf.

Whilst installing a gas appliance in your own home is, in my view a grey area, - the GSIU Regulations would still apply, which in essence means that the individual undertaking the work needs to be able to demonstrate competence. (Regulation 3 (1).

Having said that, if something goes wrong and the HSE commence a prosecution how the legislation is interpreted ( in England) is a subject for the Courts to decide.

As recent (2020) cases have shown ( with Gas Safe Registered individuals), if an issue arises, demonstrating competence alone is not an effective defence.

I don’t really understand why anyone would want to try to circumvent a system which has been put in place to protect people ( including the installer) and property.

 

[Brambles]

Posted twice by mistake!

 

[Aquarius]

If HSE doesn’t apply to domestic properties, then why is there loads of information regarding domestic properties including that of landlords?