The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is supporting Gas Safety Week 2026, taking place from 14–20 September, and is urging the industry to take gas safety seriously and never ignore potential warning signs.
This year’s Gas Safety Week theme, ‘Take No Chances’, comes from the Gas Safe Register campaign and serves as a timely reminder that small, simple actions can make a significant difference when it comes to gas safety.
HHIC is joining organisations, businesses, community groups and Gas Safe registered engineers across the UK in sharing practical advice to help protect households from the risks associated with unsafe gas work and appliances.
Stewart Clements, director of HHIC, says:
“While today’s gas appliances are very safe, gas safety should never be taken for granted. The ‘Take No Chances’ message is a particularly important one because ignoring a concern, delaying a service or using someone who is not appropriately qualified can have serious consequences.
“As an industry, we have a responsibility to make sure gas work is carried out safely and by appropriately qualified professionals. Regular servicing provides an opportunity to identify potential problems and help ensure appliances are operating safely.
“Installers should also be alert to warning signs such as lazy yellow or orange flames, black marks on or around an appliance, pilot lights repeatedly going out, excessive condensation or error messages.
Carbon monoxide awareness
Gas Safety Week is also an opportunity to highlight the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). Possible causes include appliances that are not burning fuel correctly, blocked or damaged flues, inadequate ventilation and poorly maintained appliances.
HHIC advises households that fitting an audible carbon monoxide alarm is a requirement under the Building Regulations when a new or replacement fixed combustion appliance is installed. Alarms should also be tested regularly and, when purchasing one, consumers should check that it is marked to BS EN 50291. Our guide to regional requirements for CO alarms can be found here.
Always use a qualified professional
Anyone carrying out gas work must be Gas Safe registered and qualified for the specific type of work being undertaken. Using an unregistered or unqualified person is illegal and can potentially lead to gas leaks, fires, explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning.
HHIC will be sharing gas safety advice throughout Gas Safety Week, reinforcing the message that gas safety is something the industry should take seriously all year round.
Get your Gas Safety Week toolkit here.
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