Gas and Plumbing
CORGI enforces regulations with regard to domestic gas and plumbing work. Since 1991, CORGI registration has been a
legal requirement for those carrying out such works. As you might imagine, poor plumbing and gas work could result in a
multitude of serious kitchen problems.
For more information, visit: http://www.trustcorgi.com
Electrical Work
Part-P of The Building Regulations essentially states that the majority of domestic electrical work must be carried out by a
qualified and registered Part-P electrician. The electrician provided by your kitchen installer will be able to provide evidence
of this, and it is wise to request it to avoid later having to deal with a problem kitchen.
Your local authority’s building control department will need to approve the electrical work carried out
However, the electrician may be qualified to do this, so double check with your installer.
For more information, visit: http://www.partp.co.uk/consumer
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
A conscientious kitchen installer will be aware of the laws regarding exposure to harmful substances and chemicals.
The law requires such exposure to be heavily controlled.
You are entitled to ask your installer if they are aware of these laws, as this could prevent very serious disputes about your
kitchen in the future.
For more information, visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh
WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment has been regulated since December 2006. Your installer should be fully
aware of these regulations, and once again, you are entitled to ask them if they are. Those who are fully compliant and
demonstrate secure knowledge of being so are less likely to provide you with a problem kitchen with undisposed electrical
issues.
For more information, visit: http://www.weee-recycle.com