IMPORTANT INFORMATON
Most installations of gas and oil appliances and systems are subject to the requirements of Building Regulations and are
notifiable to the Local Authority in your area by law.
HETAS registered installers can self-certificate their work, thus avoiding the need for costly and time consuming Building
Notice applications to the local Building Control Department. HETAS Registered Businesses leave the customer with a
Compliance Certificate and send a copy to HETAS for onward notification to the Local Authority.
This is a simple and effective process costing a few pounds whereas the local authority Building Notice can cost
hundreds of pounds in some cases. The Certificates issued by HETAS and the notifications to Local Authority are
important records demonstrating that work was done legally by registered, competent businesses and individuals and
records that the registered business carried out the work in accordance with Building Regulations.
When people sell their houses, the information about work carried out under the Building Regulations in England & Wales
is used by Solicitors on their inquiry forms and failure to demonstrate compliant work where applicable can adversely
affect the sale of properties.
The information gathered in this way may be used in any future home information pack (HIP) requirement and Local
Authorities are already required by law to hold such information.
Please note, all information given in this technical documentation is a guideline only. The products should only be fitted
by a legally qualified person. Flue and Ducting Ltd cannot take responsibility for any installations.
It is required by law that a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted with every new solid fuel appliance.
