Gas and Electricity Safety
Doncaster Council is alerting all residents affected by the floods to the dangers of dealing with damaged gas or electrical systems in their homes.
Mayor Martin Winter said: "As the clean-up operation continues to take full force, I urge all residents to be aware of the serious hazards that faulty gas or electrical systems and household appliances present. For residents with any doubts at all, the Council is here to help, and put safety first."
Residents returning to flood damaged homes are reminded all gas installation work and servicing of appliances must be carried out by a CORGI registered gas fitter to ensure strict safety standards are met. Employing a trader who is not CORGI registered could prevent residents from being able to make an insurance claim on properties in the event of an incident involving a faulty gas appliance.
For homeowners considering undertaking electrical work on their property, residents are advised to contact Doncaster Council to check that any proposed work will comply with building regulations.
In all cases, anyone planning to have gas or electrical appliances installed or serviced should follow these simple steps:
- Beware of cold callers claiming to represent gas and electricity companies
- All genuine service crews carry an ID card - always ask to see it before allowing anyone into your property to carry out gas or electrical related work.
- Check the photograph on the card is in fact of the technicians.
- Check that registration if genuine and current by phoning the CORGI helpline on 0870 401 2300 or for electrical work contact the appropriate Competent Person Scheme on 0870 6096093 or visit www.partp.co.uk
The Federation of Master Builders offer guidance on choosing local builders and avoiding the cowboys on their website, www.findabuilder.co.uk
For further information, help or advice, residents can call Doncaster Council on 01302 734848 or visit the Factsheet page to access a downloadable factsheet.
