| Abstract |
This information sheet gives catering and hospitality businesses advice on some aspects of safety in installation, use and maintenance of gas-fired equipment used for cooking. It answers some frequently asked questions and covers issues related both directly and indirectly to use of gas, which have been a recent source of misunderstanding. Contents: Introduction; Installation and repair work on gas appliances; Maintenance and inspection by users; Landlords and residential accommodation; Use of gas and routine tasks on equipment; Ventilation; BS6173: Specification for installation of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments; Safety standards for new appliances; Mobile equipment; Mobile catering; Carbon monoxide alarms; LPG-fuelled,portable blowtorches; Home-made blowtorches; Ventilation ductwork; Further reading; Further information. |