CORGI

CORGI was founded in 1970 as the Confederation for the Registration of Gas Installers, and was given the task of ensuring that gas work was carried out safely. Initially, gas installers could become affiliated to CORGI on a voluntary basis. In 1991, however, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) asked CORGI to maintain a register of competent gas installers in the UK. CORGI became the 'Council for Registered Gas Installers'. CORGI's responsibilities have now extended to include Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man and are also working to improve gas safety in the Channel Isles.

Registration is now a legal requirement for businesses and self-employed people working on gas fittings or appliances.
CORGI works to a tight remit prescribed by the Health and Safety Executive. As well as operating the register of competent gas installers, CORGI:

Investigates gas safety related complaints from the public

Provides members of the public with details of local registered installers

Over the last 30 years CORGI have become a leading authority in gas safety issues.

CORGI can be contacted at: The Council for Registered Gas Installers 1 Elmwood Chineham Park Crockford Lane Basingstoke Hants RG24 8WG Telephone: (Registration enquiries) 0870 401 2300 Fax: (Reception) 0870 401 2600 Web: www.corgi-gas-safety.com E-mail: enquiries@corgi-gas.com