Gas Installation Technology

Understand the core competencies of gas installation with this accessible textbook

This fully revised third edition is an essential on-site resource and an indispensable training guide for both qualified gas engineers and new entrants to the industry. Comprehensively updated to align with the latest standards and developments, it provides unrivalled coverage of all aspects of gas installation work in the United Kingdom.

This new edition features a full-colour layout, additional dedicated chapters on commercial catering, commercial laundry, educational establishments, and the ACS assessment process. With all topics consolidated into one convenient volume, gas operatives have all relevant information at their fingertips.

Key Highlights:

• Coverage of commercial, domestic and LPG installations along with emergency service provider and meter installation details.
• Comprehensive index and section-numbered text for easy topic identification by trainers and learners.
• Detailed discussion of UK gas installation standards, practices and procedures.
• New and updated material on net zero targets, climate change, and other aspects of the gas industry's future.

Gas Installation Technology is an invaluable training aid for students in gas installation or plumbing courses, as well as for professional gas installers renewing their certification.

Andrew S. Burcham is an Engineering Technician Member of The Institution of Gas Engineers. He has over 40 years of experience in the gas industry, starting as an apprentice Gas Service Engineer with British Gas in 1981. He worked for British Gas for 25 years, later becoming an assessor and trainer. In 2006, he left British Gas and worked as a self-employed heating engineer while also assessing ACS programs at colleges. Since 2014, Andrew has been the ACS Centre Manager at Colchester Institute, delivering training and assessment programs for plumbing and heating engineers. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience make him an invaluable resource.

Stephen J. Denney is a highly respected tutor and assessor in the gas industry, bringing over 30 years of invaluable experience. After graduating as an award-winning plumbing student in 1991, he established a successful business in mechanical services. In 2014, Stephen became a full-time lecturer and assessor and currently holds a pivotal role at Colchester Institute's Gas and Utilities Department. In this position, he oversees quality assurance and develops industry courses, equipping professionals with essential skills for success in the gas industry. His extensive practical experience, combined with his role as an assessor, enables him to provide valuable insights and real-world perspectives to professionals in the gas and utilities sector.

Roy D. Treloar was, until his retirement, curriculum development manager for the Professional Training Centre at Colchester Institute.