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Highly relevant . Found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2030010/gas-engineer-who-poisoned-his-girlfriend-and-her-daughter-10-to-death-after-botched-job-is-back-working/ .

Is that wise ? Might the marker ink harm the hose? A label on a piece of string might be better . I note you have correctly identified the date on the hose does not reflect the number of years it has been in service.

It was in the day . The owner , who fitted and ran the generator was gas safe registered. That's what I thought . A recommendation and not a requirement of the BSS . Why not ?

Is that a requirement ?

There are large and very clear signs at the entrance to our marina that say 'No Fishing' but people do fish there right next to the sign . Lock approaches that are well signed are also popular fishing spots . Why do people think they are exempt from rules and regulations ?

It seems there is no closed season on most canals https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing/angling-strategies/fishing-faqs In any case you can't fish in any canal or river for free - need permits and rod license . edit beaten to it

Is that so on the canals?

I thought fishists and boaters were incompatible.

I don't think the BSS should be abolished but it should be simplified as it seems far too open to interpretation and misunderstanding. Regarding the bubble tester - some examiners do require this as they don't have the equipment to test for leaks. This is something to check when booking the examiner. Inspection and testing of the gas system is, for me, the one benefit of the test . Your example demonstrates it might best be done by a qualified gas fitter rather than a surveyor. I don't suppose anyone makes a living from doing BSS examinations. More thing to do to supplement income. Isn't the date on the orange hose the date of manufacture? Another point for debate as I understand its the condition of the hose that is important , not the date on it ?

Some people can't speak without swearing every few words. In that case do you think its evidence of high intelligence ?

My line manger kept going to the gym until they were forced to close . He is German. Such people will never own a boat. Therefore Boat owners have n average a higher then average IQ (except in Goole).

What sort of boat did they own?

The CO alarm requirement was only introduced fairly recently . What does a once in 4 year inspection do for CO alarms? It doesn't need a BSS to encourage people to have CO alarms Smoke alarms aren't a requirement but they are cheap and I bet most people have on on board . I can check my own alarms and extinguishers . I don't have any oil or fuel leaks ad if there was such a leak I would deal with it. The test on the on the gas system is for me the only potential benefit. Sea boats don't need a BSS and I don't think people die on them for the lack of a BSS. I think the BSS should be replaced with a much simpler test - gas and CO included.

I din't say it should be scrapped. Edit On second thoughts yes it should be scrapped

A certain amount of inbreeding perhaps?

You seem to be in place where the average IQ is very low.

One step better than ''lacks focus''.

Okay I had a drink before I wrote that . But you seem to be backing me up.