Northern Ireland Statutory Rule SI 2004 Northern Ireland

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004

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Enforced by
HSENI
Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Self-Employed Person3 Any Person1 Landlord1

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Self-Employed Person — also bound by 78 other Acts
Any Person — also bound by 2684 other Acts
Landlord — also bound by 238 other Acts
Housing Act 1985 55 duties
Housing Act 1996 30 duties

What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

GENERAL

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2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation and commencement
s.002 General interpretation and application
Part 2

GAS FITTINGS – GENERAL PROVISIONS

2 of 8 sections shown
s.003 Qualification and supervision Regulated
  • Ensure gas work is done by competent, approved personsSelf-Employed Person
s.004 Duty on employer Regulated
  • Use only approved gas fitters for gas fitting workSelf-Employed Person
6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.005 Materials and workmanship
s.006 General safety precautions
s.007 Protection against damage
s.008 Existing gas fittings
s.009 Emergency controls
s.010 Maintaining electrical continuity
Part 3

METERS AND REGULATORS

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7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.011 Interpretation of Part III
s.012 Meters – general provisions
s.013 Meter housings
s.014 Regulators
s.015 Meters – emergency notices
s.016 Primary meters
s.017 Secondary meters
Part 4

INSTALLATION PIPEWORK

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7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.018 Safe use of pipes
s.019 Enclosed pipes
s.020 Protection of buildings
s.021 Clogging precautions
s.022 Testing and purging of pipes
s.023 Marking of pipes
s.024 Large consumers
Part 5

GAS APPLIANCES

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10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.025 Interpretation of Part V
s.026 Gas appliances – safety precautions
s.027 Flues
s.028 Access
s.029 Manufacturer’s instructions
s.030 Room-sealed appliances
s.031 Suspended appliances
s.032 Flue dampers
s.033 Testing of appliances
s.034 Use of appliances
Part 6

MAINTENANCE

2 of 2 sections shown
s.035 Duties of employers and self-employed persons Regulated
  • Maintain gas appliances, pipework and flues in safe conditionSelf-Employed Person
s.036 Duties of landlords Regulated
  • Maintain gas fittings, carry out annual safety checks and keep recordsLandlord
Part 7

MISCELLANEOUS

1 of 5 sections shown
s.038 Use of antifluctuators and valves Regulated
  • Comply with gas transporter directions to prevent pressure fluctuationsAny Person
4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.037 Escape of gas
s.039 Exception as to liability
s.040 Exemption certificates
s.041 Revocation

Help complying

Guvnor’s practical routes through this instrument.

Building compliance quick check

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Building compliance for new property owners

Comprehensive guide to understanding and meeting your legal obligations for building safety, maintenance, and energy performance when you acquire commercial premises.
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