RGI Awareness Programme
THINK SAFETY. THINK RGI.
As part of our overall Safety Awareness Programme we promote the importance of always using a Registered Gas Installer (RGI) to raise awareness amongst industry and the general public. The Register of Gas Installers is an important safety initiative by the gas industry and provides peace of mind to customers when they are selecting an installer to have a gas appliance installed, serviced or repaired.
All RGIs:
• hold a recognised gas safety qualification
• are trained in the Irish Installation Standards
• and hold public liability insurance for the gas work they undertake
As of June 2009, it is an offence to carry out gas works on domestic natural gas installations unless registered with the Registered Gas Installers of Ireland (RGII). For more information on RGII you can visit their website at www.rgii.ie.
Throughout 2010 there is a safety awareness campaign underway to promote the importance of always using a Registered Gas Installer. This campaign includes TV, Radio and direct mail to all natural gas customers.
The key messages of the campaign are:
- In your home safety comes first. So if you’re having a natural gas appliance installed services or repaired always use a Registered Gas Installer (RGI).
- By law only a Registered Gas Installer is permitted to work on domestic natural gas installations.
- A Registered Gas Installer is fully insured and trained in gas safety and will provide you with a Declaration of Conformance Certificate once the work is carried out, giving you piece of mind.
- You should have your boiler and other natural gas appliances serviced by a Registered Gas Installer once a year.
- To find a Registered Gas Installer in your area, call 1850 454 454 or visit www. rgii.ie.
Think Safety. Think RGI