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Martin Hofschroer
Paul White, marketing and PR director for Gas Safe Register, has talked up the organisation after its first year in operation. Paul White told Heating and Plumbing Monthly magazine that he has been delighted by the support Gas Safe Register has received from engineers and energy retailers across the gas industry. Gas Safe launched on April 1st 2009 and replaced CORGI gas registration in Great Britain to become the official industry stamp for gas safety. Mr White told the publication that the introduction of Gas Safe was part of a long-term strategy to educate people about the best systems and practices to use in the gas industry. He told the magazine: "There is a Chinese proverb which says: 'If you are planning for a year, plant corn. If you are planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people.'" Despite launching with a nationwide advertising campaign, some engineers have claimed they still use the CORGI name and branding to safeguard their business because customers are unaware of Gas Safe, according to Heating and Ventilation.net. Following further criticism from the industry, Gas Safe made alterations to the membership card, introducing a hologram for increased security and embossed lettering to assist customers who are partially-sighted. Mr White explained to Heating and Plumbing Monthly that Gas Safe has experienced teething problems due to the size of the task involved but will continue to evolve in order to meet new challenges. People who want to become a qualified gas fitter must be on the Gas Safe Register in order to carry out gas work legally in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Guernsey. It is recommended that people enrol in gas training courses to achieve the CITB Intermediate Gas Certificate to ensure knowledge of changes to legislation, British Standards and industry best practice. People on gas training courses will have to undertake relevant and required jobs in order to build a portfolio of evidence, which will declare competence with gas and appliances. Northern Ireland and Guernsey joined Gas Safe on April 1st 2010, which resulted in over 500 more businesses registering with the body. People taking gas training courses and plumbing courses will be affected by the new revisions to Part G of the Building Regulations for England and Wales. The new regulations came into effect in April 2010 and the main areas of change focus on hot and cold water supply and water efficiency.
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