When it is needed
When defects in completed work, equipment placement or materials from a previous inspection need to be understood.
What we examine
- Gas supply documentation
- Accessible installation elements
- Maintenance and inspection records
Materials to prepare
- Design and as-built diagram
- Equipment data sheets
- Records from the specialist organisation
- Photographs and information about the event
Sample questions
- What discrepancies exist between the installation and documentation?
- Which defects recorded in the reports are confirmed by inspection?
- Do the products used comply with the requirements provided?
- Are the materials sufficient to explain the reported fault?
- Which questions require special tests by an authorised contractor?
How the work is carried out
- Defining the examination boundaries
- Inspection with safe access
- Analysis of documentation and technical signs
Result
A report addressing the agreed technical questions and distinguishing established facts from necessary further checks.
What affects the conclusions
The work does not include independently starting gas supply, disabling protective devices, interfering with an operating network or granting permission to operate.
Frequently asked questions
Do you switch on gas equipment to check it?
Operating modes and all network operations are provided by an authorised specialist organisation.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Contact the emergency gas service; an expert inspection is carried out after the immediate danger has been removed.