For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.

Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties

Self-Employed People also bound by 17 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 1993 5 duties
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended 2022) 1992 4 duties
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 1992 4 duties
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 1999 3 duties
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 2000 3 duties

Responsible Persons also bound by 56 other Acts (top 5 shown)

MH(CT)(S)A 2003 2003 45 duties
Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 2001 24 duties
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 22 duties
The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 1995 21 duties
The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 1995 16 duties

Landlords also bound by 70 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 2022 59 duties
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 2016 33 duties
Housing Act 1985 1985 31 duties
Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 2006 14 duties
Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 2015 10 duties

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Part C — METERS AND REGULATORS

s.012

Meters—general provisions

2 years imprisonment

Ensure safe and accessible gas meter installation Any Person

s.013

Meter housings

Ensure gas meter housings are safe and provide keys to consumers Any Person

s.014

Regulators

2 years imprisonment

Install and maintain gas pressure regulators correctly Any Person

s.015

Meters—emergency notices

2 years imprisonment

Display emergency notices on or near gas meters Any Person

s.016

Primary meters

Comply with gas meter installation, marking, and removal safety rules Any Person

s.017

Secondary meters

Display and update line diagrams for secondary gas meters Any Person

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s.011

Interpretation of Part C

Part D — INSTALLATION PIPEWORK

s.018

Safe use of pipes

2 years imprisonment

Ensure gas pipes are installed safely and notify regarding electrical bonding Any Person

s.020

Protection of buildings

2 years imprisonment

Ensure gas pipework does not damage building structure or fire safety Any Person

s.021

Clogging precautions

2 years imprisonment

Install deposit vessels on pipes prone to clogging Any Person

s.022

Testing and purging of pipes

Test and purge gas pipes after installation or repair work Any Person

s.023

Marking of pipes

2 years imprisonment

Mark and maintain gas pipes in non-residential premises Responsible Person

s.024

Large consumers

2 years imprisonment

Install safety valves and diagrams for large gas supplies Any Person

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s.019

Enclosed pipes

Other sections — not classified into a Part

These sections exist in the Act but the contents-of-Parts walker did not place them under a Part. Likely amendments or sections inserted out of the original Part structure.

s.003

Qualification and supervision

2 years imprisonment

Ensure gas work is done by competent, Gas Safe registered persons Self-Employed Person

s.004

Duty on employer

2 years imprisonment

Ensure gas engineers are Gas Safe registered Self-Employed Person

s.005

Materials and workmanship

2 years imprisonment

Use safe materials and standards when installing gas fittings Any Person

s.006

General safety precautions

2 years imprisonment

Follow general safety precautions when working with gas fittings Any Person

s.007

Protection against damage

2 years imprisonment

Protect gas fittings from damage, blockages, and corrosion Any Person

s.008

Existing gas fittings

2 years imprisonment

Ensure building alterations do not make gas fittings unsafe Self-Employed Person

s.009

Emergency controls

2 years imprisonment

Install and label gas emergency controls correctly Any Person

s.010

Maintaining electrical continuity

Use an electrical bond to maintain continuity during gas work Any Person

s.026

Gas appliances—safety precautions

2 years imprisonment

Ensure gas appliances are installed and tested safely Any Person

s.027

Flues

2 years imprisonment

Ensure gas flues are safe, suitable, and correctly installed Any Person

s.028

Access

2 years imprisonment

Ensure gas appliances are easily accessible for maintenance Any Person

s.029

Manufacturer’s instructions

2 years imprisonment

Provide manufacturer's instructions to the appliance user Any Person

s.030

Room-sealed appliances

2 years imprisonment

Install only room-sealed gas appliances in bathrooms and bedrooms Any Person

s.031

Suspended appliances

2 years imprisonment

Ensure suspended gas appliances are safely supported Any Person

s.032

Flue dampers

2 years imprisonment

Comply with safety requirements for gas flue dampers Any Person

s.033

Testing of appliances

2 years imprisonment

Test and verify gas appliances after installation or before supply Any Person

s.034

Use of appliances

2 years imprisonment

Stop the use of dangerous gas appliances and report safety risks Responsible Person

s.035

Duties of employers and self-employed persons

2 years imprisonment

Maintain gas appliances and flues in a safe condition Self-Employed Person

s.036

Duties of Landlords

2 years imprisonment

Maintain and check gas appliances and flues annually Landlord

s.037

Escape of gas

2 years imprisonment

Shut off gas supply immediately and notify supplier of leaks Responsible Person

s.038

Use of antifluctuators and valves

2 years imprisonment

Notify gas transporter of pressure fluctuations or non-standard gas use Any Person

s.determination of date when next safety check due u

Determination of date when next safety check due under regulation 36(3)

2 years imprisonment

Renew gas safety certificates early without losing your expiry date Landlord

s.review

Review

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State must review gas safety regulations every 5 years Crown / Minister / Government department

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s.001

Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

HSE: maintenance and repair (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
CAA: aircraft maintenance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
GOV.UK: F gas — guidance for users, producers and traders (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
HSE: pressure systems (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
HSENI - Gas safety (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Catering and hospitality - health and safety (HSE) (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
MCS - Find a certified installer (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
GOV.UK - Boiler Upgrade Scheme (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
National Gas Emergency Service (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
HSE - Gas safety checks for landlords (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HSE

Health and Safety Executive

Workplace health, safety, and welfare regulation across all industries. Enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. Investigates …

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