Gas purge and test engineers
Gas Purging Decommissioning
Gas Purging & Testing Services
Gas purging is a controlled process used when installing, modifying, or decommissioning commercial and industrial gas pipework. The procedure safely removes combustible gas from pipework systems, or introduces gas into pipework, without creating a hazardous atmosphere.
Where alterations are required to existing gas mains or pipework, a controlled purge ensures the system can be safely worked on before any modifications take place.
Once the purge procedure has been completed, the gas installation can be safely altered, extended, or removed, with the assurance that no combustible gas remains within the system.
Phoenix Heating (Luton) Ltd provides professional gas purging and gas testing services for commercial and industrial installations, carried out by competent Gas Safe registered engineers in accordance with recognised industry procedures.
Safety is our highest priority. All work is carefully planned and carried out using appropriate equipment and procedures to ensure that gas installations are made safe before work begins.
Our Gas Purging Services Include
Gas pipework purging and decommissioning
Gas pipework commissioning and gas introduction
Strength testing and tightness testing of gas installations
Gas safety inspections and certification
Gas pipework modifications and alterations
Industrial and commercial gas pipework testing
Documentation Provided
For every project we provide full documentation where required, including:
Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Gas purge calculations
Schedule of works
On-site reports (where required)
Gas certification, including:
Decommissioning certificates
Air to Gas certificates
Strength test certificates
Tightness test certificates
Gas safety inspection records
Compliance
All purging and testing procedures are carried out in accordance with recognised industry standards including:
IGEM/UP/1A – Strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging of industrial and commercial gas installations
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
Sources:
Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) – IGEM/UP/1A
UK Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
All Size pipe work tested
Our team of commercial gas purging and testing engineers provide specialist services for the safe commissioning, modification, and decommissioning of gas pipework within commercial and industrial premises.
Phoenix Heating (Luton) Ltd supports facilities management companies, schools, care homes, hospitals, and commercial properties, providing controlled gas purging, strength testing, and tightness testing carried out by competent Gas Safe registered engineers.
Gas purging procedures are carefully planned and carried out in accordance with recognised industry standards to ensure gas pipework systems can be safely installed, altered, or removed without risk.
Our engineers also regularly undertake gas pipework decommissioning and purging prior to building demolition or major refurbishment projects, ensuring that all gas installations are safely isolated, purged, and certified before demolition works commence.
With extensive experience working in plant rooms, commercial kitchens, and large gas installations, our engineers understand the importance of safe isolation, correct purge calculations, and controlled testing procedures.
Whether you require gas pipework purging for new installations, alterations to existing systems, demolition projects, or full gas pipework testing and certification, our engineers provide a safe, professional, and efficient service.
What Is A Gas Purge?
When Gas Purging Is Required
Gas purging is required when gas pipework systems are being installed, modified, commissioned, or decommissioned. The procedure safely removes combustible gas from pipework, or replaces air with gas, to ensure the system can be worked on or brought into service without creating a hazardous atmosphere.
Gas purging is commonly required during:
- Installation of new commercial gas pipework or plant
- Alterations or extensions to existing gas mains or pipework
- Decommissioning gas installations prior to building demolition or refurbishment
- Commissioning new boilers, plant rooms, or commercial kitchens
- Strength and tightness testing of gas installations
Purging procedures are carried out in accordance with recognised industry standards to ensure the gas system can be safely modified, tested, or commissioned.
To speak to a ventilation engineer regarding repair or replacement of your systems, call us now on
01582 583 555
