Give free access to British Standards for installers working in the gas industry

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

In order for gas installers to be able to install gas appliances correctly, we are required to work to the British Standards and Building Regulations. Gas engineers requalify every 5 years and are assessed on British Standards. This is usually the only time when installers access those publications.

A list of British Standards is produced in gas appliance installation manuals, yet those Standards are only available at great expense. A recent add-up, saw the price to purchase the required standards and other quoted regulations, amount to £4,952.00. It is considered that this is a detrimental factor when assessing the cause or reason for incorrectly installed gas appliances. Free access to British Standards would ensure that appliances can be installed correctly and installers work safely.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise isn't the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament. The price of access to British Standards is a matter for the BSI Group, which is a private company.

Timeline

28 Mar 2018	Petition opened for signatures
5 Apr 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Apr 2018

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