Illegal work can be defined simply as gas work carried out for gain by a person not working on behalf of a CORGI registered business. Such work is far more likely to be unsafe and, in such cases, the illegal gas worker far less likely to offer support to the customer in the event of an incident.
“Full illegals” - people who carry out gas work without having any training – the handymen who so often appear on television programs like Rogue Traders.
“Lapsed” illegal workers - previously held a CORGI registration and have received training as a part of that membership. With the constant development of the gas industry, ACoP-level knowledge would leave a member with significant knowledge gap regarding the latest legislation and regulations, which would impact upon their ability to work safely on gas.
“Part Time” illegal gas worker - an operative of a CORGI registered business with valid ACS competencies, this illegal carries out “private jobs”, typically for friends and family. Although the work is likely to be safe, installations cannot be notified, there is no insurance or warrantee support available for the customer and, as such workers rarely inform their employers, the customer will not receive support from the registered business should an issue develop.