Category Archives: Gas Fitting

You might be wondering what a gas fitter does. It’s a very common profession in New Zealand, but it’s not necessarily one you’re familiar with unless you have gas heating or appliances in your home or have had any issues with a gas appliance.
The NZ Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board defines gas fitting as:
“Any work involved in installing, altering or repairing gas appliances including the fixing or unfixing of any gas pipes, ventilation or flue pipes, commissioning gas appliances and ensuring their safe operation (including the testing, setting, checking and adjusting of safety devices, combustion conditions and controls associated with the gas installation and ensuring there is adequate ventilation).”

Many people don’t think about their hot water heating system very often. They don’t give it much thought because they know they can turn on a tap at any time and have hot water.

Using gas is an easy and efficient way to heat your home and water. There are many benefits, so let’s look at a few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) you may have if you’re a first time gas user.

In most instances, gas appliances, gas heating systems and gas hot water systems are very safe. Modern appliances include safety features and automatic shut-off precautions that make them easy and safe to use.

Strict industry guidelines state that all gas connections require a qualified and licenced gas fitter to undertake the work to get the appliance connected, installed and working; this applies to natural gas and LPG. Each installation also requires a certificate of compliance to be completed when the work is finished.