What Is the Gas Safe Register?
The Gas Safe Register is the official UK register of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas appliances. It replaced CORGI registration in April 2009 and is a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
Regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it covers England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and Guernsey.
Why Does It Matter?
It is illegal for anyone not registered with Gas Safe to carry out gas work in the UK. Working on gas appliances without registration puts lives at risk — poorly installed or maintained gas appliances can cause fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Using an unregistered engineer can also:
How to Check an Engineer's Registration
Every Gas Safe registered engineer carries a Gas Safe ID card. You can check:
1. Ask to see the card before any work begins
2. Check the Gas Safe Register online at gassaferegister.co.uk — search by licence number or company name
3. Check the back of the card — it lists which types of gas work the individual is qualified for (domestic boilers, commercial, LPG, etc.)
Always check before work begins — not after.
What Qualifications Are Needed?
Gas Safe engineers hold relevant qualifications such as:
Halo Heating's Credentials
All Halo Heating engineers are fully Gas Safe registered and carry their ID cards at all times. We're happy to show credentials before starting any work. Call 01483 676108 to book a visit.
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Our Gas Safe registered engineers cover Surrey and surrounding areas. Call for a free quote or to book an engineer.
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