GSC Related Question

[jaydebruyne]

It's my understanding that when doing a GSC on a hob, the isolation valve MUST be accessible and if not it would deem the appliance AR.

Now when they say accessible, does accessible include having to take out the electric oven underneath it to access the isolation valve?????

I've been told GSC's can be down to interpretation.. I would interpret this as inaccessible as you have to remove screws and an oven in order to access it - hardly accessible. However, the ECV at the meter is just outside the property. But in my opinion this shouldn't negate the fact the isolation valve for the hob is inaccessible.

Could do with some clarification on this from the experienced ones

Cheers and HAPPY EASTER!!!!

 

[AlexGas]

The ECV sould be readily accessible. Hob valve needs to be easily accessible.

 

[AlexGas]

:smile:

 

[AlexGas]

At the same time, if one hasn't got the gas meter box key - that wouldn't be an easy access! :smile:

 

[jaydebruyne]

So before I moved into my flat, their plumber did a GSC and passed the hob, even though the isolation valve for it is behind the cooker and not easily accessible.

Is this general practise to pass stuff like this or am I just being a hitler about it?

 

[AlexGas]

Your hob is fine - PASS.

 

[jaydebruyne]

So it really is down to interpretation then...

 

[AlexGas]

If one has to take a few screws out - it's accessible.

 

[jaydebruyne]

Fair enough, cheers Alex, much appreciated

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

If the hob had a gas leak on it you would isolate at either the ECV or if in a flat the AECV. The isolation valve under the hob is for local isolation of the hob to Carryout maintenance and repair.