Gas fitter sentenced for incompetent installation of a boiler…

…leaving tenant poisoned by carbon monoxide

Sime launches stainless steel flues for high-rises

Yorkshire-based boiler manufacturer Sime has developed a stainless steel gas boiler flue suitable for use in high-rise buildings

CIPHE renews calls for compulsory thermostatic mixing valves

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has renewed calls for the government to change its legislation surrounding thermostatic mixing valves on the back of latest admissions data

OFTEC tackles false registrations

OFTEC has highlighted a serious problem of some businesses fraudulently using the OFTEC logo.

Gas Safe campaign highlights CO poisoning symptoms

New research reveals over 80% of UK adults could be at risk of mistaking carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms for a different illness such as a cold, flu or hangover.

Managing health risks within the plumbing industry

To mark World Plumbers Day this week, CE Safety, the health and safety training provider, highlighted the most common health risks for those in the plumbing sector and offer prevention advice.

Dodgy energy meters: What should you do?

If you suspect that a homeowner's energy supply is at risk or have suspicions about anything you’ve seen but don’t know what to look for, keep an eye out for some of the following signs of tampering.

Safe electrics: The hidden dangers 

With the growing prevalence and importance of electrics in modern gas boilers, electrical safety has become a hot topic in the heating industry. Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the HHIC, looks further at considerations that need to be made.

APHC advises on return of plumbers to people’s homes

The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has participated in an online conference with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in order to provide direct feedback on the effects of COVID-19 on the plumbing and heating sector.

Scottish government confirms return for domestic work

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has warmly welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement that domestic work will be included amongst the scope of construction work now permitted