B
Barry98
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I detected a gas escape when carrying out a gas tightness test of the NG
meter and gas installation pipework up to and including 28 mm diameter with
appliances connected for gas tightness in accordance with the Institution of
Gas Engineers and Managers Standard IGEM/UP/1B Edition 3.Tightness
testing and direct purging of small Liquefied Petroleum Gas/Air, Natural Gas
and Liquefied Petroleum Gas installations. The gas escape rate was not within
the accepted tolerances of IGEM/UP/1B Edition 3.
1
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
The adhoc cupboard that contains the gas meter requires alteration. The
cupboard door snags on the work bench in front of it making access to the gas
emergency control valve difficult.
4
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework within the catering area was not
fitted with a manual emergency isolation valve in the pipework to isolate the
gas supply in an emergency situation. British Standard 6173:2009
Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances
for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases)
requires that a manually-operable valve shall be fitted in the gas supply to
every catering area to enable isolation of the supply in an emergency. Either
this valve shall be located outside the catering area or near an exit, and be in a
readily accessible position, or an automatic electric valve system shall be fitted.
In the latter case, an emergency stop button or control shall be located to
enable operation in an emergency. The control shall either be shielded or
located in a position where shielding is not required. A manually operable valve
can be fitted outside the catering area if it is totally impracticable to install this
in the catering area.
5
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework within the catering area was not
clearly identified. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and
maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering
establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that pipework shall be
clearly identified as carrying a fuel gas by painting the pipework yellow ochre
(to BS 4800 08 C 35) or primrose yellow (to BS 4800 10 E 53), or, alternatively,
by applying a Gas marker tape at suitable intervals along the pipework.
6
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework was not installed with a minimum
clearance of 25 mm from a surface. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification
for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all
types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that
pipework shall be installed with a minimum of 25 mm between the pipework
and an adjacent surface (such as a wall) to enable the pipework and the
surface behind it to be cleaned.
7
Unknown
376796/2970276
Page 12 of 17
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework within the catering establishment
was not sleeved correctly. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for
installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all
types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that
where pipework passes through a sleeve to enter the catering area, the sleeve
shall be protrude no less than 25 mm from the finished surface of the wall or
floor where water or chemical cleaning materials may be used. Sleeves shall
be sealed with a flexible sealant at the kitchen side to avoid corrosive cleaning
substances building up inside the sleeve.
8
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas pipework throughout the property was not sleeved.
IGEM/UP/2 Edition 2 (with Amendments August 2008) Communication 1729
Installation Pipework on Industrial and Commercial Premises states that where
pipework is installed so as to pass through walls or is installed to pass through
any floor of solid construction the pipework shall be enclosed in a sleeve and
the pipework and sleeve shall be so constructed and installed so as to prevent
gas passing along the space between the pipe and the sleeve (for example by
sealing one end) and so as to allow normal movement of the pipe. The
pipework was showing no signs of distress.
9
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
It was identified that there was no quarter turn manual isolation valve fitted in
the gas installation pipework supplying the catering appliances. British
Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and maintenance of gas fired
catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd
family gases) requires that in addition to the valves required by IGEM/UP/2, a
manual isolation valve shall be included in the pipework to enable each
individual appliance to be isolated for servicing, cleaning, etc.
10
Unknown
AR
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
The visible gas pipework totalled more than 25m in length and supplied 7
catering appliances within the two catering/kitchen areas and possible duty for
an appliance(s) in the flat above. The pipework was a mixture of 22mm and
15mm copper tubing. In one instance 22mm pipe was reduced down to 15mm
and then back up to 22mm. A supply pipe to a possible multipoint water heater
in the flat was in 15mm tube.
13
Unknown
AR
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
The gas meter supplied 7 catering appliances within the two catering/kitchen
areas and possible duty for an appliance(s) in the flat above. Further
investigation will be required as to the suitability of the gas meter.
14
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework was spaced less than 150 mm
from an electricity meter and/or consumer units and not separated by electrical
insulating material. This was not in accordance with British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 Installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 35mm (R1¼)
in domestic premises (2nd family gas) – Specification. British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 requires that where gas installation pipes are not separated by
electrical insulating material, they shall be spaced at least 150 mm away from
electricity meters and associated excess current controls, electrical switches or
sockets, distribution boards or consumer units.
2
Non Gas Work
376796/2970276
Page 13 of 17
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework was spaced less than 25 mm
from, an electricity supply/distribution cable and not separated by electrical
insulating material. This was not in accordance with British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 Installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 35mm (R1¼)
in domestic premises (2nd family gas) – Specification. British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 requires that where installation pipes are not separated by
electrical insulating material, they shall be spaced at least 25mm away from
electricity supply and distribution cables.
3
Non Gas Work
APPLIANCE 1. Appliance 1. / Archway - Kebab Grill
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the flexible connection fitted to the appliance was not installed
correctly. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and
maintenance of gas fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering
establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that flexible connections
shall be in accordance with BS 669-2 and be installed in accordance with
manufacturers installation instructions. To prevent bending or stretching
damage to the connection, a smooth U shaped curve of the flexible connection
shall be achieved in any appliance position during withdrawal for cleaning.
11
Unknown
APPLIANCE 2. Appliance 2 / Archway - Kebab Grill
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the flexible connection fitted to the appliance was not installed
correctly. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and
maintenance of gas fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering
establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that flexible connections
shall be in accordance with BS 669-2 and be installed in accordance with
manufacturers installation instructions. To prevent bending or stretching
damage to the connection, a smooth U shaped curve of the flexible connection
shall be achieved in any appliance position during withdrawal for cleaning.
Severity
Attributable To
I detected a gas escape when carrying out a gas tightness test of the NG
meter and gas installation pipework up to and including 28 mm diameter with
appliances connected for gas tightness in accordance with the Institution of
Gas Engineers and Managers Standard IGEM/UP/1B Edition 3.Tightness
testing and direct purging of small Liquefied Petroleum Gas/Air, Natural Gas
and Liquefied Petroleum Gas installations. The gas escape rate was not within
the accepted tolerances of IGEM/UP/1B Edition 3.
1
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
The adhoc cupboard that contains the gas meter requires alteration. The
cupboard door snags on the work bench in front of it making access to the gas
emergency control valve difficult.
4
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework within the catering area was not
fitted with a manual emergency isolation valve in the pipework to isolate the
gas supply in an emergency situation. British Standard 6173:2009
Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances
for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases)
requires that a manually-operable valve shall be fitted in the gas supply to
every catering area to enable isolation of the supply in an emergency. Either
this valve shall be located outside the catering area or near an exit, and be in a
readily accessible position, or an automatic electric valve system shall be fitted.
In the latter case, an emergency stop button or control shall be located to
enable operation in an emergency. The control shall either be shielded or
located in a position where shielding is not required. A manually operable valve
can be fitted outside the catering area if it is totally impracticable to install this
in the catering area.
5
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework within the catering area was not
clearly identified. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and
maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering
establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that pipework shall be
clearly identified as carrying a fuel gas by painting the pipework yellow ochre
(to BS 4800 08 C 35) or primrose yellow (to BS 4800 10 E 53), or, alternatively,
by applying a Gas marker tape at suitable intervals along the pipework.
6
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework was not installed with a minimum
clearance of 25 mm from a surface. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification
for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all
types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that
pipework shall be installed with a minimum of 25 mm between the pipework
and an adjacent surface (such as a wall) to enable the pipework and the
surface behind it to be cleaned.
7
Unknown
376796/2970276
Page 12 of 17
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework within the catering establishment
was not sleeved correctly. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for
installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all
types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that
where pipework passes through a sleeve to enter the catering area, the sleeve
shall be protrude no less than 25 mm from the finished surface of the wall or
floor where water or chemical cleaning materials may be used. Sleeves shall
be sealed with a flexible sealant at the kitchen side to avoid corrosive cleaning
substances building up inside the sleeve.
8
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas pipework throughout the property was not sleeved.
IGEM/UP/2 Edition 2 (with Amendments August 2008) Communication 1729
Installation Pipework on Industrial and Commercial Premises states that where
pipework is installed so as to pass through walls or is installed to pass through
any floor of solid construction the pipework shall be enclosed in a sleeve and
the pipework and sleeve shall be so constructed and installed so as to prevent
gas passing along the space between the pipe and the sleeve (for example by
sealing one end) and so as to allow normal movement of the pipe. The
pipework was showing no signs of distress.
9
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
It was identified that there was no quarter turn manual isolation valve fitted in
the gas installation pipework supplying the catering appliances. British
Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and maintenance of gas fired
catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd
family gases) requires that in addition to the valves required by IGEM/UP/2, a
manual isolation valve shall be included in the pipework to enable each
individual appliance to be isolated for servicing, cleaning, etc.
10
Unknown
AR
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
The visible gas pipework totalled more than 25m in length and supplied 7
catering appliances within the two catering/kitchen areas and possible duty for
an appliance(s) in the flat above. The pipework was a mixture of 22mm and
15mm copper tubing. In one instance 22mm pipe was reduced down to 15mm
and then back up to 22mm. A supply pipe to a possible multipoint water heater
in the flat was in 15mm tube.
13
Unknown
AR
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
The gas meter supplied 7 catering appliances within the two catering/kitchen
areas and possible duty for an appliance(s) in the flat above. Further
investigation will be required as to the suitability of the gas meter.
14
Unknown
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework was spaced less than 150 mm
from an electricity meter and/or consumer units and not separated by electrical
insulating material. This was not in accordance with British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 Installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 35mm (R1¼)
in domestic premises (2nd family gas) – Specification. British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 requires that where gas installation pipes are not separated by
electrical insulating material, they shall be spaced at least 150 mm away from
electricity meters and associated excess current controls, electrical switches or
sockets, distribution boards or consumer units.
2
Non Gas Work
376796/2970276
Page 13 of 17
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the gas installation pipework was spaced less than 25 mm
from, an electricity supply/distribution cable and not separated by electrical
insulating material. This was not in accordance with British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 Installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 35mm (R1¼)
in domestic premises (2nd family gas) – Specification. British Standard 6891:
2005 +A2:2008 requires that where installation pipes are not separated by
electrical insulating material, they shall be spaced at least 25mm away from
electricity supply and distribution cables.
3
Non Gas Work
APPLIANCE 1. Appliance 1. / Archway - Kebab Grill
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the flexible connection fitted to the appliance was not installed
correctly. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and
maintenance of gas fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering
establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that flexible connections
shall be in accordance with BS 669-2 and be installed in accordance with
manufacturers installation instructions. To prevent bending or stretching
damage to the connection, a smooth U shaped curve of the flexible connection
shall be achieved in any appliance position during withdrawal for cleaning.
11
Unknown
APPLIANCE 2. Appliance 2 / Archway - Kebab Grill
NCS
Defect ID:
Severity
Attributable To
I identified that the flexible connection fitted to the appliance was not installed
correctly. British Standard 6173:2009 Specification for installation and
maintenance of gas fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering
establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) requires that flexible connections
shall be in accordance with BS 669-2 and be installed in accordance with
manufacturers installation instructions. To prevent bending or stretching
damage to the connection, a smooth U shaped curve of the flexible connection
shall be achieved in any appliance position during withdrawal for cleaning.
