Gas connection

[Happy-Lappy]

Although this question is a domestic one it still relates to caravanning.
The question being, do you have to be corgi registered to connect an oven to the fixed gas pipework. I have had to replace my oven and the connection was by a flexible hose. It had an 1/2" BSP male thread at the oven end and a bayonet fitting at the pipework end.
Is this classed as the same as the pigtails on the gas bottle to pipework, or is there a difference because it is natural gas.
I have a corgi registered friend who would check this for me, if needed.
thanks in advance

 

[Damian]

Domestic gas cookers, and other gas appliances, must be installed by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer.

 

[otherclive]

You would need to ensure that your friends Gas Safe registration covers what you want him to do, but unfortunately whilst he may say its okay if an incident should arise I suspect you will have no evidence to show that it was connected and checked by a Gas safe technician. I've installed our own cookers and disconnected cookers times and replaced the flexible pipes but these days thats not considered acceptable.Way of the world I'm afraid.

 

[Happy-Lappy]

I'll arrange for a Gas Safe Technician to over check the fittings and obtain the relevant certificate as proof.
Thanks for your replies,

 

[DeliDave_]

Hi Happy-Lappy,I am Gassafe registered and I think you would be very lucky to get anyone to check and sign off work that they havent carried out as they would be completely responsible if an incident occurred.I would advise you to get a registered engineer to do the complete job and you will know you and your neighbors are safe.

 

[Woody3]

If that is the case why is there a bayonnet connector on the end of the hose? If it is a fixed connection then yes it would have to be done by an approved person, but a bayonnet connector cuts off the gas as it is disconnected so is safe for anyone. Unless that is the nanny state has gone overboard - again!
You don't get a qualified electrician to change a light bulb do you?

 

[Damian]

There may be a bayonet fitting on one end, but the other end connected to the cooker is not, and it is this joint that requires assembly correctly and testing,as well as the cooker itself for correct pressure at the burners.
It is a legal requirement backed up by criminal law if fitted by a non qualified person.

With all due respect, changing a light bulb, the risk is quite negligable, you may break the bulb and cut yourself, or you may get an electric shock, but you will probably survive.
Get a gas leak and not only do you put your own life at risk but also that of your family and the rest of the street if it goes undetected until there is an explosion......and it DOES happen.

 

[DeliDave_]

As Damian says the connection to the cooker is the bit that the fitter does and checks for leaks,also checking the working pressure,flame pattern and any safety devices such as thermocouples or lid cutout devices,The bayonet connection is meant for occasional removal for cleaning etc.