GAS SAFETY
Carbon monoxide (CO) has killed ten students since 1992, and thousands more have been made ill as a result of exposure to it. CO is produced by faulty or poorly installed gas appliances, or when flues or other means of ventilation are blocked, and it can kill within hours.
Since the mid 1990's legislation has existed which compels landlords (which includes universities and colleges) to undertake an annual gas safety check. They must also be able to prove that this inspection has occurred and that a competent (CORGI) registered gas engineer had conducted it.
CORGI is the Council for Registered Gas Installers who protect the public from unsafe gas installations. You can contact CORGI on 01256 372 300 to check if a gas installer is registered with them. If you smell gas of think an appliance is dangerous ring 0800 111 999
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