Carbon Monoxide AND GAS SERVICING

 

On 1 June 2022 regulations have been introduced with two new requirements for gasfitters when carrying out servicing work on Type A appliances:

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(1) AS 4575 (Gas appliances — Servicing of Type A appliances) has been mandated as the standard for servicing work on all Type A gas appliances.

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This means that gasfitters carrying out this work must ensure that they comply with all the requirements of AS 4575, including the Appendix E checklist, which includes carbon monoxide testing.

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(2) Gasfitters must complete an online record of this servicing work, using the new Victorian Building Authority online portal and provide a copy of this record to the customer, both within five days of completing the work.

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A coronial inquest in 2018, as well as several incidents of non-fatal carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, has resulted in recommendations being handed down, including the phase out of all Open-Flued Gas Space Heaters (OFGSHs) and the new mandates in Victoria.

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In order to carry out gas servicing work, a gasfitter must hold a current registration or licence with the Victorian Building Authority in gas servicing type A appliances. Not all plumbers hold this license.

 

RCB Plumbing Solutions holds both registration and license in gas servicing type A appliances.

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Don’t risk it and always use a Licensed Plumber!