What does a gas fitter do?
A gas fitter's speciality is working with gas lines and appliances, they are an insured professional who holds a VBA licence, and is qualified to perform a variety of jobs related to gas appliances.
Because gas is highly flammable and dangerous, it is not recommended you do it yourself. All gas installation work should be carried out only by licensed gas fitters, so if you need an appliance to be installed, repaired or serviced call your local licensed gas fitter or gas plumber. He will get the job done taking into account all safety measures and ensuring the work adheres to all industry, state, and Australian standards, codes, and regulations.
Once the work is completed you will receive either a gas compliance or gas inspection certificate, this will be dependent on the work the gas fitter carried out.
A gas fitter is qualified to service, replace and repair natural gas fixtures and appliances in either commercial, industrial or residential properties, they will ensure all appliances are safe to use and are working efficiently.
For safety reasons, it is very important to carry out repairs to gas pipes, fittings, and appliances throughout your home or business promptly when a fault or leak is discovered or suspected. Gas is definitely economical and will help you save money on power bills. Another key service a gas fitter can provide is reading house plans this will enable them to perform the necessary steps to make sure that your gas appliances fit into your home properly and safely, and are compliant.
What is a gas certificate?
A gas compliance or inspection certificate is evidence that the gas fitter has completed work on your system and that your system complies with current legislation. It also proves that your system either natural gas (network gas) or bottled gas (LPG), is free from defects and faults. There are two compliance certificates:
Gas Compliance Certificate
Compliance Certificates are issued when gas fitting work is carried out on a gas installation connected to a gas network.
For a Gas Compliance Certificate the gas fitter will:
- Test the installation for defects
- Provide a certificate of compliance to the owner
Gas Inspection Certificate
Inspection Certificates are issued when gas fitting work is carried out on a gas installation not connected to a gas network.
For a Gas Inspection Certificate your gas fitter will:
- Test the installation for defects
- Inspection of all gas bottles, regulators and connected appliances
- Attach a compliance plate
- Provide a certificate of inspection to the owner
What services does a gas fitter provide?
Gas repair services for domestic and commercial
- gas leak repairs
- fault finding
- Gas ovens
- gas heaters and fires
- cooktops
- bayonets and valves
- gas pipe repairs and replacements
- safety checks
- gas hot water repairs
- commercial gas appliances and systems
Gas installation services
- Gas Bayonet fitting
- Gas pipes and valves
- Gas hot water systems
- Gas heaters, indoor and outdoor
- Cooktops
- Ovens
- Stoves
- Barbeques
- Fireplaces
- Gas dryers
- Grill or salamander
- Gas fryer
- LPG and natural gas
- Gas pool heating
Gas leak caution
A gas leak can be very dangerous, especially in a confined space like a kitchen or lounge. Shut off the gas mains immediately if you smell gas or suspect a leak, and open windows and doors to vent the area. Always call an emergency gas fitter to check the system before turning the gas back on.
Note: A gas fitter cannot carry out plumbing duties by law in Australia, they are only qualified to repair, service and replace natural gas appliances, such as cooktops, gas BBQs and upright cookers and fixtures in residential, commercial and industrial applications, including appliance maintenance. However, if an individual has completed a plumbing and gas fitting apprenticeship they can perform work on both plumbing and gas systems.
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