Included in the inspection:
✓ Gas meter and downstream pipework to each appliance
✓ Gas solenoid valve operation and drop-tight testing
✓ Gas interlock control panel functionality and wiring
✓ Extraction canopy airflow rates and filter condition
✓ Emergency gas shut-off button (mushroom-head stop)
✓ Make-up air and ventilation system adequacy
✓ Interlock proving sequence (extraction on → gas enabled)
✓ All connected commercial catering appliances
✓ Flame failure devices and safety controls on each appliance
Catering Equipment Servicing for CP42 sites
Service and repair of commercial catering
appliances in the UK — ranges, ovens, fryers, grills, salamanders and steamers. Keeps CP42
certification valid year-round.
Commercial Gas Cooker Installation for CP42 sites
Gas Interlock System Installation for CP42 sites
Supply, install and certify gas interlock systems in the UK commercial kitchens — a legal requirement under BS 6173 / DW172 wherever
ventilation serves gas appliances.
The most common commercial gas safety
certificate — covering all catering appliances in professional kitchens. Restaurants, cafés, takeaways, hotels, and more.
⚠️ What Happens Without a Valid CP42?
Operating without a valid gas safety certificate puts your business, staff, and customers at serious risk:
How Often?
Every 12 months. Many insurers and local authorities recommend more frequent checks for busy kitchens.
Environmental Health Officers routinely ask to see a valid CP42 certificate when inspecting food premises. Without one, your business may be forced to close until a certificate is obtained. Insurance companies also require valid gas safety certificates.
Who Needs This Certificate?
Restaurants
Cafes and coffee shops
Takeaways (Indian, Chinese, kebab, pizza, etc.)
Hotels
Pubs and bars
Schools and colleges
Hospitals
Care homes
Nurseries
all types of commercial kitchens
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