Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Mandate statutory licensing for installing and maintaining solid fuel appliances
Open for signatures
23 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to mandate statutory licensing for installing, servicing, or sweeping solid fuel appliances, mirroring the Gas Safe Register.
We are concerned that unregulated "cowboy" operators can pose severe carbon monoxide and fire risks, while broken "sign-off" loopholes in current Competent Person Schemes can be exploited. We believe voluntary associations fail to enforce safety and resist reform. For public safety, we want those who work with solid fuel burners to be legally regulated like gas and oil with strict, binding protocols.
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
23
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened
30 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.