The purpose of the registration scheme is to ensure that only competent operatives, who have completed approved training, and gained necessary work experience undertake gas installation work, for enhancing the safety of gas and members of the public.
Any person who carries out gas installation work, for example, a manual operative and a first-line, direct supervisor, should be registered with the Government.
There are eight classes of registration (see Appendix I). They include work associated directly with gas service pipes, all downstream pipework and appliance installations as defined in the Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Installers and Gas Contractors) Regulations, Cap 51.
An applicant may apply for any number of classes. To be awarded a class of registration, the applicant must possess the appropriate levels of formal training and work experience as detailed in Appendix II.
With effect from 1 April 1991, applications for registration as Gas Installers can be made to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD). The procedures for application are as follows:
A Registered Gas Installer Card will be issued to the successful applicant. This card with remain valid until the holder surrenders it to EMSD for reasons such as application for additional classes, retirement, etc. as stated in the Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Installers and Gas Contractors) Regulations, Cap. 51.
For changing classes of registration, the same form (Form 1) and procedures should be followed.
Enquiries can be directed to the Gas Standards Office, EMSD, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Tel. 1823 Citizen's Easy Link).