Vans and Outdoor LPG Catering Gas Safety Certificates.
Many people do not realise the importance of ensuring gas safety for catering vans. Most business owners will be aware that all gas equipment and installation in business properties is regulated by legislation known as Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations or GSIUR. These regulations have been in place for over a decade but few people realise how this legislation impacts vans and trailers which have gas installations.
At outdoor festivals and events, catering vans are a common sight and due to the volume of crowds which often cluster around these food vendors, ensuring gas safety in your catering van is vital. It has been argued that catering vans come under the same piece of legislation as commercial properties and therefore certain checks must be carried out and conditions met in order for catering vans to be considered gas safe. Due to this, event organisers require a Gas Safe Certificate before allowing any catering vans or vendors onto the premises to sell their goods.
The facts about what this means to caterers who run their business from catering vans are:
You are legally required to have all LPG catering vans and gas equipment installed in them inspected by a Gas Safe registered engineer at least every twelve months.
If you are not a Gas Safe registered engineer, it is illegal to remove and replace any piece of gas equipment yourself. You are also not allowed to service any gas equipment unless you are a Gas Safe registered engineer (with further qualifications if you are working with LPG catering equipment).
Services Rockwater can provide:
LPG Installation ( Pipework, appliances and storage bottles )
Catering equipment and gas pipework repairs.
Maintenance and servicing testing and gas certificate.
Design, equipment supply and full kitchen installation or single appliance installation.
