Gas safety · 4 min read
A plain-English guide to gas tightness testing
Why IGEM/UP/1 testing matters, how often you need it, and what happens on the day.
The legal duty
Every employer and self-employed person must make sure gas pipework at a workplace under their control is kept in a safe condition. IGEM recommends a full inspection at least every five years, and a tightness test whenever work is done on the installation.
What the test finds
Leaks, incorrect pressures, and valves that let by. It also shows up general wear before it becomes a hazard.
On the day
We isolate the supply, pressurise the installation and monitor it for a set period, then check appliance pressures. Supply is off only briefly, and we can work out of hours.
What you receive
A test certificate and, if you want one, a full gas schematic of your site.
Call 0161 427 0541 for free advice, or run the compliance checker.