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BEIS Future of Heat Consultation installer views needed

The Department of Business, Energy & Industrial strategy (BEIS) released a new consultation last week looking at how boiler installation regulations could be improved.

With the help of the Heating & Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), BEIS are hoping to engage directly with installers through a short and easy-to-complete survey.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 14 December 2016 - Tagged: Gas Heating HHIC BEIS

Robinsons UK Technical Training Academy is Logic Certified

A brand new training centre has been approved to deliver Logic Certification accredited courses.

Robinson’s UK is a family run technical training academy offering over 20 years of industry and educational expertise covering all aspects of the heating and electrical sectors, including gas, oil, solid fuel and biomass.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 22 November 2016 - Tagged: Centre Biomass Gas ACS Commercial gas Domestic Electrical Installer Legionella

Landlords need to take responsibility for tenant gas safety

New research from Gas Safe Register suggests that landlords’ unawareness of their gas safety responsibilities could be putting 2.7 million renters at risk.

The data, which was gathered over a period of 5 years, found that more than a third (37%) of landlords do not realise that it is their responsibility to ensure that that gas appliances provided by them are safety checked every year by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. In fact, one-in-seven landlords (15%) wrongly believe that gas appliance safety is the responsibility of their local council.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 03 November 2016 - Tagged: Gas Safety CO Landlords

Help us develop a new qualification

Logic Certification has been working alongside BEAMA to potentially develop a new electrical qualification in relation to the growing market for Smart Meters and their control devices.

We (LCL and BEAMA) want to know what you think and would welcome your input via the survey link below.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 03 November 2016 - Tagged: BEAMA Survey New qualifications

Think before you drill campaign promotes electrical cable safety

UK Power Networks is increasing its public service message by running a 'Think before you drill' initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of electricity, and importance of trades people locating cables before starting work.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 07 September 2016 - Tagged: Electrical Electricians Electrical safety

Logic Certification is exhibiting at Gas Utilisation 2016

Gas Utilisation 2016 is taking place on 21 September at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, and Logic Certification is pleased to be exhibiting at the event which displays the latest ground-breaking industry innovations and market leading products.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 16 August 2016 - Tagged: Gas Utilisation 2016 Exhibitions Gas courses

HSE shows support for MOT style gas safety certificates

Since the launch of its Gas Access Campaign back in November 2013, the Association for Gas Safety Managers (AGSM) has lobbied to raise awareness of the benefits of moving to an MOT style of Landlord’s Gas Safety Record (LGSR) as well as calling on the government to beef up legal powers allowing social landlords better access to their properties to carry out gas safety checks.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have now put their weight behind the campaign, initiating a comprehensive consultation process on all aspects of the change.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 28 July 2016 - Tagged: Gas safety Landlords

DECC scrapped, what effect will it have on the renewables industry?

New Prime Minister, Theresa May, has scrapped the Department of Energy and Climate Change as part of a major cabinet reshuffle.

It was announced on Thursday that energy policy will now be decided by the newly-created Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, headed up by Greg Clark – Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The new department will be responsible for delivering industrial strategy, business relations, furthering the UK’s science base, delivering affordable, clean energy and tackling climate change.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 18 July 2016 - Tagged: DECC Renewables Smart Meters

Prime time CO warnings, sign the petition

The heating industry, utility companies and the government have been urged to play a greater part in educating householders on the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), as pressure increases to reduce the number of deaths and health problems caused by the deadly gas.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 09 June 2016 - Tagged: CO Carbon Monoxide Gas safety

New Wiring Regulation to protect end users from fire

On 1 January 2016, Regulation 421.1.201 (PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT) came into full effect in England.

The new regulation is one of a number of changes following the implementation of the Third Amendment to BS 7671: 2008, The IET Wiring Regulations.

Posted by Jess Lowe on 05 May 2016 - Tagged: Electrical 17th edition wiring regulations Electricians Electrical safety

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