Gas Safety in Caravan Holiday Homes

Caravan Holiday Homes must be built and regularly maintained, and gas appliances installed in accordance with the safety requirements of British Standards in order to help minimise risk to you and your family.

Carbon Monoxide

Accidents which have occurred as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation are caused by a combination of circumstances, usually involving two or more of the following factors:

• Inadequate ventilation (permanent air inlets)
• Unsatisfactory flueing
• Poor appliance performance
• User interference
• Lack of routine maintenance

Learn more about carbon monoxide poisoning at www.co-awareness.co.uk

Annual Servicing

All Gas appliances in your holiday home should be serviced annually to keep them in a safe and efficient condition (this is a legal requirement in certain circumstances, see sub-letting below). Properly maintained appliances are safe in use and should be no cause for concern. The service should include:

• Ventilation check (air inlets are clear and adequate)
• Flue check (smoke spillage test)
• Appliance safety devices are working correctly
• Appliances are safe for further use
• A check for gas leaks and condition of pipework and hoses

This work must only be carried out by a gas installer who is CORGI (the Council for Registered Gas Installers) registered and carries an I.D. card covering their competence. Always ask for a Gas Safety Inspection Record form to be provided for the work carried out.

Don't Do It Yourself with Gas

By tampering with the gas installation/appliance you may put yourself and your family's life at risk. Gas is very safe in the hands of an expert.

The message is clear:

ALWAYS USE A CORGI REGISTERED INSTALLER

Sample CORGI identification card (front & back)

If you, or your park, sub-let your Caravan holiday home you may be seen as a 'landlord' under the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations and thereby face other legal duties.

The Regulations place a legal duty on landlords to ensure all gas installations, including the appliances and their flues are maintained in a safe condition. In order to achieve this, the appliances and their flues must be safety checked at intervals of not more than 12 months.

In addition to keeping records of their checks for 2 years, landlords are also legally required to prominently display the gas safety inspection record within the caravan holiday home.

Click here to find your nearest Calor Stockist or Dealer for your gas cylinders and appliances.