Request a Commercial Kitchen Gas Safety Check
Stay compliant with gas safety regulations and protect your commercial kitchen with a certified gas safety check from Airedale Group. With numerous highly experienced service engineers employed nationwide, Airedale Group is here to help keep your commercial kitchen compliant with gas safety regulations. Specialising in large-scale and multi-site operations, we can help to ensure gas safe compliance across all of your locations.
As we employ engineers across a range of expertise and specialisms, you’re bound to find one qualified to inspect and service your commercial kitchen equipment types. No matter where you’re located, book your gas safety inspection today to ensure you meet legal requirements.
Simply fill in the form below, and a member of our team will contact you to schedule a site visit promptly.
Commercial Kitchen Gas Safety FAQs
What are the gas safety regulations for a commercial kitchen in the UK?
If your commercial kitchen uses gas-powered equipment, it’s your legal responsibility to have it inspected every 12 months and obtain a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This requirement has been in place since the UK Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations came into effect in 1998.
The gas safe engineer who performs the check must also be appropriately qualified. This means being qualified for both the type of gas used in your commercial kitchen and the type of gas appliances, in addition to the standard COCN1 (Core Commercial Gas Safety) Qualification. Equipment-specific gas qualifications include:
- COMCAT1 for open and solid top range cookers, bain maries, hot plates and combi ovens
- COMCAT2 for pressure water boilers and pressure steamers
- COMCAT3 for fryers, griddles and grills
- COMCAT4 for fish and chip ranges specifically
- COMCAT5 for forced draught burner appliances like pizza ovens
An additional qualification under Commercial/Mobile Catering / LPG is required for mobile catering vehicles, as well as a qualification for the equipment type.
Why is gas safety important in a commercial kitchen?
Many commercial kitchens use gas appliances, which all pose a risk if not looked after. Ensuring that these gas appliances are well-maintained is therefore vital to fulfilling your obligations according to The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Read: Our Guide to Health and Safety in a Commercial Kitchen
How often should a gas safety check be performed in a commercial kitchen?
By law, a commercial kitchen gas safety check must be performed every 12 months as an essential and mandatory planned preventative maintenance practice. You can learn more about the importance of PPMs in our guide.
What does a commercial kitchen gas safety check include?
During your commercial kitchen gas safety check, your commercial kitchen engineer will inspect:
- Gas pressures
- Safety devices
- Chimneys and flues
- Appliance airflow
- Direct supply to the appliance
Who is responsible for a gas safety certificate on a commercial property?
In a commercial kitchen, obtaining a valid gas safety certificate is the responsibility of the business owner or leaseholder. Failure to do so can result in hefty fines or even a prison sentence. So, stay compliant and book your gas safety check today.
