Gas Safety Manchester Blogs

Case Study | Emergency Investigation in Stockport (SK4) Upon arriving at the residential property in the SK4 area, our Gas Safe registered engineer initiated a structured diagnostic testing procedure to identify potential hazards and verify indoor air quality. 1. Gas Tightness & Leak Testing Tested the complete pipework system from the main supply meter to all connected kitchen and heating appliances. Verified zero pressure drop across the internal gas line, confirming no active natural gas leaks. 2. Flue Gas & Ambient Air Monitoring Using a calibrated Anton Sprint Pro Flue Gas Analyser , we measured ambient air levels across the kitchen and living areas while operating the boiler and gas hob. Result: The digital analyser recorded 0 ppm (parts per million) for CO, Peak CO, and Average CO, confirming zero toxic carbon monoxide emissions inside the property. 3. Equipment Safety Inspection Inspected ventilation points, burner conditions, and flue clearance on all appliances to ...

Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a high-volume commercial kitchen requires more than standard maintenance. Under UK regulations (BS 6173 and IGEM/UP/19), commercial catering premises must have a functional gas safety interlock system installed to operate safely. Our team completed a full commercial gas interlock system installation for a busy restaurant kitchen in Levenshulme, Manchester (M19) . Here is an overview of the technical installation, regulatory requirements, and why every food service establishment needs a compliant gas interlock panel. Project Overview: Kitchen Gas Interlock Installation in Levenshulme To protect staff, customers, and the property, the kitchen was upgraded with a modern NFAN Gas Safety Interlock Control Panel , integrated speed control, and an accessible emergency stop trigger. The installed safety system continuously monitors airflow. It ensures gas automatically shuts off or refuses to flow to catering equipment unless the extraction fan an...