CP42 Gas Certificate | Gas Safety Inspection

Annual Gas Safety Inspections Are a Legal Requirement — Is Your Commercial Kitchen Compliant?

A failed or missing gas safety inspection puts your staff, your customers and your operating licence at risk. Catercall's Gas Safe registered engineers carry out CP42 inspections across commercial kitchens of all sizes — identifying non-compliant appliances, faulty pipework and ventilation deficiencies before they become serious hazards.

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What Does a CP42 Gas Safety Inspection Cover?

The particular regulations that govern the commercial catering kitchen are laid out by Health & Safety Executive, the finer points can be found on HSE doc CAIS23 in short there are two key areas of responsibility for caterers to be aware of, BS 6173 Specification for installation and gas maintenance and DW172 specification for extraction and ventilation installation and performance.

CP42 Gas Certificate, is an appliance and installation inspection confirming appliance and pipework gas soundness, gas valve and control function, safety device function, interlock function, extract & ventilation performance, working air quality including Co2 levels, emergency cut-off, gas supply & rail condition and hoses suitability alignment and condition.

It is a mandatory requirement that all kitchens are safety inspected every year, and that specifications as laid out by BS6173 & DW172 are maintained, or Risk Managed in the event a non-compliant issue is highlighted.

Our CP42 Gas Safety Inspection Services Include:

Appliance & Pipework Gas Soundness Testing: Verifying all gas supply lines and appliances are leak-free and compliant.
Gas Valve & Control Function Checks: Ensuring all controls operate correctly and safely.
Safety Device Function Testing: Confirming flame failure devices and pressure governors are operating as required.
Interlock System Inspection: Checking that gas interlock systems respond correctly to ventilation status.
Extract & Ventilation Performance Assessment: Measuring airflow against DW172 specifications.
Working Air Quality & CO₂ Level Monitoring: Ensuring the kitchen environment meets safe working standards.
Emergency Cut-Off Verification: Testing emergency gas isolation systems for correct function.
Gas Supply & Rail Condition Review: Inspecting the incoming supply, rail and associated components.
Hose Suitability, Alignment & Condition Check: Ensuring all flexible hoses are safe, correctly routed and fit for purpose.
Compliance Solutions & Retro-Fit Upgrades: Bringing non-compliant kitchens up to standard at a fraction of new installation cost.

CP42 inspection can be arranged through our helpdesk, large kitchens 6 gas appliances plus, will require a weeks notice, however small kitchens typically take between two and four hour visits to complete and can be arranged on the next available slot.

Gas Safety Inspections & Compliance for All Industries

We carry out CP42 gas safety inspections across a wide range of commercial catering environments, including:

Restaurants & Hotels

Protecting guests and staff with annual gas safety certification and appliance compliance checks.

Schools & Universities

Supporting safe kitchen operations in education settings where compliance with HSE regulations is critical.

Hospitals & Care Homes

Meeting the heightened safety and regulatory standards required in healthcare catering facilities.

Catering Companies & Event Venues

Providing gas safety inspections for temporary, mobile and permanent commercial kitchen setups.

Why Choose Catercall for Your Gas Safety Inspection?

Gas Safe Registered Engineers: All inspections are carried out by fully accredited Gas Safe registered engineers, ensuring legal compliance and safety.
CP42 Certified: We issue CP42 Gas Safety Certificates covering all required inspection points as defined by BS6173 and DW172.
Compliance Solutions Included: One of few providers offering bespoke retro-fit upgrades to bring non-compliant kitchens up to standard.
Rapid Scheduling: Small kitchens booked on the next available slot; large kitchens (6+ appliances) accommodated with one week's notice.
Nationwide Engineer Network: Engineers strategically located for fast response across London, Birmingham, Surrey and Kent.

What Is a CP42 Gas Certificate?

We are one of few services who facilitate, bespoke Retro fit solutions upgrading Non-compliant kitchens to a compliant status, in short where the existing footprint is functional but compliance deficient, we apply experience and ingenuity to satisfy regulation, this would be at a fraction of the new installation cost.

Ensure your kitchen is safe by scheduling a gas safety check—book your gas safety inspection with us and secure peace of mind.

You can read our full guide on CP42 Gas Certificates and Everything Commercial Kitchens Need to Know About Gas Safety Inspections.

How We Can Help

Catercall provides comprehensive services across a variety of environments, including schools, universities, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals. As a trusted catering equipment supplier and industrial kitchen supplier, our professional team specialises in catering equipment repair, maintenance, and installations. So if you need expert advice on gas safe regulations for commercial kitchens, we're here to help. With a focus on commercial kitchen engineers and food equipment repair services, we deliver reliable solutions tailored to your needs.

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