Warning Labels

• 'DO NOT USE' label
  
  • the most important label in the gas installer's portfolio
  • informs the customer about fine
  • should be used when the installation is considered to be Immediately Dangerous or At Risk
• Compartment Ventilation warning label
  
  
  • used when either open flued o room sealed appliances are fitted in compartments
• Compartment Ventilation and Storage warning label
  
  • alternative warning label for compartment installations
  • instructs user not to store flammable materials in the compartment
• Balanced Compartment warning label
  
  • must be fitted to the door of a balanced compartment containing gas burning appliances
  • informs that the door must remain closed at all times during appliance operation
  • its not recommended that the compartment is used for storage purposes
• Fireguard warning label
  
  • is used when open, gas burning, space eaters are installed
  • informs that the use of fireguard is recommended
• Uncommissioned appliance label
  
  • is used when appliance cannot be fully commissioned and left operating in a safe manner
• Installer/service record label
  
  • reminder of the need to have gas appliances regularly serviced
  • should be fitted to an appliance following installation or servicing

Meter Installation and Control Labels

• responsibility of gas transporters and gas suppliers
• the operative must inform the gas supplier if the meter labeling is inadequate
• Meter Label
  
  • must be attached to all primary gas meters
  • there must be a label detailing the location and number of any secondary meters provided (responsibility of secondary meter installer)
  • Medium pressure gas meter label
    
• On/Off Gas Emergency Control Tape
  
  • must be on all meter/emergency controls
• Gas Emergency Control Warning Label
  
  • when the meter installation is remote from a dwelling and not readily accessible to the occupier
  • separate emergency control should be provided near to the point of entry of the pipework
• Gas Pipework Identification Tape
  
  • requires under Regulation 23 for commercial and industrial sectors
  • not required but a good practice for domestic premises when the pipework is:
    • immediately following the gas meter
    • under floor boards or in roof space
    • outside a property
    • adjacent to other piped services
    • within a cellar