In this issue

04 Gas Safe news

What are sanctions and when does Gas Safe Register apply them?

07 Around the industry

‘Don’t let your cash leak by avoiding maintenance’ urges new campaign from the Register; Gas quality legislation is changing, says HSE; Whitby residents will be able to choose whether to join hydrogen village trial; Baxi to provide low-carbon heat training plus incentives

12 Focus

Will ‘powering up’ get the UK closer to net zero, as the government unveils its updated energy plans?

14 Letters

Why doesn’t Gas Safe Register inspect the right people in the right way?

16 The good, the bad and the ugly Send us your photos – and you could win a prize with iHeat

19 Safety Alert 031

SALVUS “Micropoint Angle” Gas hoses – Male thread end connection issue

20 Industry Standard Update 116 IGEM/GL/8 – Notification, investigation and reporting of gas-related incidents

30 Building Regulations

How the latest Building Regulations requirements on energy efficiency will have an impact on the way the heating systems in homes are set up

Issue 170 May 2023

There’s an app for everything these days, and here we shine a light on some of the apps and websites that could make your

32 Product focus

Thermal imaging cameras can bring benefits and create new business opportunities with some useful applications

35 Products

The latest launches from Mitsubishi Electric, Salamander Pumps and Viessmann

22 Your business

Keep your business safe from cyber crime and foil would-be fraudsters with the latest tips from the National Cyber Security Centre