Defining the Extent of Licensed Work
Definition of Gasfitting
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act includes a new and updated definition of gasfitting. The most substantive change introduced is that work on installations supplied from small (less than 15 kg capacity) LPG cylinders will be brought under the licensing regime. This will affect installations such as most of those in caravans and boats, and those involving a fixed cooking hob supplied from a small cylinder.
Scope of Prescribed Electrical Work
The definition of prescribed electrical work (PEW) is extended to allow for the inclusion of design, testing, inspection and supervision. However the specific scope – and therefore the range of work subject to the licensing regime - will continue to be prescribed in regulations as at present.
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