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Warning after gas fitter jailed
People are being warned to check their gas fitters' credentials after a Cynon Valley man was jailed for working without being registered.
Ken Parry, from Trecynon, was served with a prohibition notice by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2005, but continued to work across south Wales.
Parry was jailed for four months by Aberdare Magistrates for breaching the notice and for not being registered.
He also pleaded guilty to making false entries on landlords' safety records.
Parry and his company Ken Parry Heating and Construction Ltd, were served with prohibition notices after an investigation into their gas fitting work.
He had carried out work without being registered with the Council for Registered Gas Installers (Corgi).
One of his customers checked registration numbers he had entered on gas safety certificates.
She found it to be registered to another gas fitter and reported him to the HSE.
HSE inspector Hugh Emment said: "This case is doubly disturbing because this individual was purporting to be Corgi registered when he clearly was not.
"All CORGI registered fitters carry a card which gives their registration number and details of the appliances on which they have had their competence assessed. Anyone who is in any doubt can call CORGI on 0800 915 0485. "
"While gas appliances which are correctly fitted and maintained are extremely safe, incorrectly fitted or poorly maintained appliances can give rise to carbon monoxide which is odourless, colourless and can result in illness or death. "
"This case also provides a salutary warning for anyone doing gas work without the correct training or registration - HSE will take the strongest action possible against anyone who does not comply with the law. Their behaviour is clearly putting lives at risk."
Sent: 31/07/2007
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