Steve@iwabss-limited.co.uk

Well that’s an interesting section. There are several occasions when a BSS will not comply with GSIUR and not only fail but also have the supply disconnected. The requirements for a BsS Cert on many vessels that are not in scope of GSIUR is simply compliance with the published ECPs applicable to that class of vessel. However where a vessel falls within scope of GSIUR, even if it complies with BSs ECPs it can be determined to be at risk or immediately dangerous. In which case the appropriate appendices of the. ads are acted upon and the GSR qualified examiner will follow the requirement of legislation and act accordingly. If you were a qualified BSS EXAMINER who was also GSR to CCLP1-B you would know that. As you are asking the question I assume you don’t know it. The difference then is that I am qualified, you are (or appear) not to be so qualified. Plenty of closet experts. In the event of an insurance claim attitudes and attentions are sharply brought into focus. You keep giving good advice, I’ll keep getting paid for correcting the mistakes of those who ask and listen to the wrong people. My work is warranted, legally undertaken, fully insured and regularly re-certified. Is yours?

I am GSR Yes. Marine only. Also BsS Examiner. RCD doesn’t exist and hasn’t for 2 years. Pd 54823 is applicable on all ‘existing’ craft. 10239 and 10322 are new craft for certification to ‘Recreational Craft Requirements’.

Read ECP 7.8.1. ‘ the requirement for inspection of pipework inspection is ‘where it can be seen’. ECP 7.9.1 considers ‘hoses’ which must be ‘accessible for inspection along their entire length’. I’m guessing you are not a BSS Examiner (certainly hope not)

Yes that is correct. Pipework in the photos looks like 5/16” so if the Isolation Tap is staying that would meet the requirements of the BSS . So long as it can be inspected.

If the oven is going to be permanently installed (not on wheels and able to come out for cleaning) then it should be on Copper pipe. Flexible hose when installed must be fully accessible for inspection at the time of BSS. I know that may be inconvenient bu it complies with Regs and BSS Requirements.

Just adding to the request for a hands up! I am Gas Safe Registered for LPG installations and repairs on boats (Not caravans or LAV) and a Boat Safety Scheme Examiner too. I don’t post much on here because of some of the ‘clever’ comments you get from ‘educated do Goode’s ’ But I am happy to advise anyone on a Gas or Boat safety issue.

Title: The Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure – Edition 7.1 Date Revised: 10th December 2015 thought you said you were a gas Safe Registered Engineer with the same qualifications as me. If you are, log in to GSR and look up TB001

Absolutely not. I would not do that.

Hi MIke, thanks for your input. I was correct, it stands for Gas Installations Unsafe Situations Procedures. Also known as L56

Hi Bod. There are are lots of different ones on the market. Simplest is available from Midland Chandlers and you simply take your gas pigtail out of the Cylinder and screw the gauge onto the end of the pigtail. Then put the gauge into the Cylinder outlet, tighten up the pigtail and gauge and turn the gas on. The gauge will register pressure. Now turn the Cylinder off and if you have a leak the pressure on the gauge will reduce to zero (depending on the severity of any leak it can be slow or fast). Cheap and unsophisticated compared to an Alde Leak Detector but they do the job. Of course if you have a leak indicated call a gas engineer to check your system out. That depends. When did they move the marina I'm moored in?

Not a very good one by the sound of you!

Time served? Yes, CGLI? Yes in All my practicing disciplines which are not restricted to gas alone! Apprenticeship? Yes (the 4 year one). That's cos I'm welshWelsh And I have a stammer General engineering appreciation of someone who is not qualified who thinks they can tell the qualified engineer where he is wrong. Most dangerous situations are created by one.

Read the thread, I didn't start it.

So long as you are walking away dealing how clever you are it was all worth it!

Ahh. Well there you go! The expert amateur shoots his other foot off. As as much as I like this sort of sport, it gets rather tiresome after a while. Education ....... The GI(US)P also known in the trade by Bona Fide Gas Engineers (which you aren't) as L56, is the Gas Installation (Unsafe Situations) Procedures. That is what Gas Engineers are guided by when we come to a boat that has been 'cobbled together' by a well meaning expert amateur when we Disconnect the supply, issue a warning notice, if necessary report the issue to the HSE and then walk away, content in the knowledge that we have strengthened the gene pool by prolonging its population by one (at least) amateur expert to help all us qualified guys out! Done with you now, only to offer one last bit of advice (which you are bound to ignore)....... Never, ever, enter into a battle of wits with someone when you are so obviously half armed! you will get that in a bit TTFN!