G3 Unvented now what

[Scrappy]

Hi folks

I past my unvented awhile back (have the qualification and card). Am I correct in saying to install unvented system and sign it off, I must register with a competent person scheme, Such as APHC? Will i need this for just new builds or new installs or straight swapsBeing a small time one man band. I rarely install any unvented its mainly repairs/kitchen and bathrooms ect. So signing up to APHC (£800per year) for the odd unvented cylinder would cost more than the money I make from taking on this work?

p.s I am not gas safe all though working towards it one day

Thanks in advance for any info

 

[townfanjon]

I may be wrong but I think you can regester them on a building control notice , obviously get the customer to pay

 

[Scrappy]

Ill have a look into that. Many thanks

Not sure ill be able to compete price wise with the next guy but could be worth a shot

 

[Neil K]

Whenever you get gas safe qualified and registered you'll be able to do it through them

 

[Masood]

I may be wrong but I think you can regester them on a building control notice , obviously get the customer to pay

I'm almost 100% sure you can. Membership of a Competent Persons Scheme is only needed to self-certify. Whether or not you'd want the hassle of notifying Building Control before starting work and being inspected, is another matter. Plus they are likely to be expensive...

 

[quality]

Ive been gas safe for years (corgi before for even longer) but when I did my un-vented it never got added to my gas registration, Do I need to add it myself ? or does the awarding body CITB do it? sorry for the post HI`jack

 

[Neil K]

Yes just tell Gassafe and they'll add it to the list of qualifications you already have.

 

[townfanjon]

Yep they add it as a qualification but pretty sure its not registered with them like you would a boiler

 

[Neil K]

You can certify it through Gassafe (which is the competent persons scheme) for a small fee

 

[townfanjon]

You can certify it through Gassafe (which is the competent persons scheme) for a small fee

Cheers never knew

 

[tommy1712]

I was about to book up on a G3 course being exactly the same as yourself, don't think I will bother now will just pass it across to my mate in return for a drink as I have for years.

How much is it to notify bc is it the same as a oil boiler £220?

 

[AMW]

Ive been gas safe for years (corgi before for even longer) but when I did my un-vented it never got added to my gas registration, Do I need to add it myself ? or does the awarding body CITB do it? sorry for the post HI`jack

Email enquiries@User PlumbersForums.net Instead - Copy the content, don't link to it.co.uk with a photo of your unvented card (front and back) and they add it to your gas safe. Emailed them mine on Wednesday and it had been updated on Thursday.