Gas Safety Certificate & the RCD

[BargeeSpud]

Hiya,

 

Simple question.

 

Is a Gas Safety Certificate an Essential Requirement for RCD compliance?

 

Cheers.

[WotEver]

Good question

 

[Alan de Enfield]

36 minutes ago, BargeeSpud said:

Hiya,

 

Simple question.

 

Is a Gas Safety Certificate an Essential Requirement for RCD compliance?

 

Cheers.

 

LPG systems shall be installed in accordance with Harmonised standard: BS EN ISO 10239:2008 - Small craft - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) system 

 

The signature of the builder indicates compliance with all of the specifications demanded in the RCD.

 

I can see nowhere in the RCD that a 'gas safety certificate' is demanded. (But, if it matters to you, check with an RCD approved authority)

 

All equipment supplied must also be suitable for use in a recreational craft. For example, a properly CE
marked gas appliance may be satisfactory in a house or caravan, but not suitable for use in a marine
environment. Particular attention should be paid to the design of the system including ventilation
requirements. Room sealed appliances are necessary except for attended appliances i.e cookers. Gas
lockers need to be vapour tight to the craft interior and have an overboard drain.
Not specifically mentioned in the Essential Requirements are LPG powered craft. A harmonised
standard has been published as BS EN ISO 15609:2012 – LPG equipment and accessories – LPG
propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft. Further guidance is available from the LPGA Code
of Practice 18:2003 Recommendations for the safe use of LPG as a propulsion fuel for boats, yachts and
other craft.
Although private recreational craft do not come within scope of the Gas (Installation and Use)
Regulations 1998 installers of gas systems are still required to be ‘competent’ to carry out any work on
a gas installation. Boats intended for use as liveaboards will come under the GSIUR regulations.