Confederation for the Registration of Gas Installers (CORGI)

The Role of CORGI

Founded in 1970, CORGI (Confederation for the Registration of Gas Installers) ensures that gas work is carried out safely. Initially, gas installers could become affiliated to CORGI on a voluntary basis. This changed in 1991, when the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) asked CORGI to maintain a mandatory register of competent gas installers in the UK. CORGI then became the Council for Registered Gas Installers.

CORGI Registered Installers

The correct name for a CORGI registered tradesman is 'Corgi registered installer', however other frequently used terms are 'CORGI registered plumber', 'CORGI registered engineer' and 'CORGI gas fitter'. The word 'installer' may imply gas appliances that are being fitted for the first time, but CORGI registration applies equally to tradesmen who carry out gas appliance repairs, gas servicing and gas appliance replacement.

Landlord's CP12 Gas Safety Inspection Certificate Issued by a CORGI Registered Installer

It is a legal requirement, under The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, for landlords to safely maintain all gas appliances and flues. Gas appliances are required to have an annual safety check by a CORGI registered installer. The resulting CP12 Gas Inspection Certificate must be provided to tenants.

HomeServe Emergency Gas Repairs

All HomeServe Heating Engineers who repair gas boilers and central heating are CORGI registered. This means you can rest assured that any work involving gas appliances will be carried out to the highest possible safety standard.

HomeServe Gas Boiler & Gas Central Heating Cover

A CORGI registered engineer always carries out repairs under our Gas Boiler Cover and Gas Central Heating Cover policies. All HomeServe tradesmen are thoroughly screened to ensure they meet the highest level of safety and professionalism.