HEALTH and safety inspectors believe illegal gas fitters are operating in Hampshire.
Anyone who has had gas work recently carried out in their home is being urged to check that the work has been undertaken by a competent Gas Safe registered engineer on the Gas Safe website.
Where residents in Hampshire think that gas work may have been carried out by an unregistered gas fitter, the gas work should be checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Concerns should also be reported to Gas Safe.
Nicola Pinckney, HSE inspector, said: “While gas is an incredibly safe way of fuelling your home, any work carried out should be done by an engineer who is on the Gas Safe register.
“HSE will investigate any rogue fitters operating in the area.”
HSE recommends homeowners get gas appliances, flues, and pipework regularly maintained and serviced every year by a suitably qualified engineer listed on the Gas Safe Register.
If you smell gas call 0800 111 999 and for more information on gas health and safety go to hse.gov.uk
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