Gas and Heating Installer

Gas and heating installers must be registered with the Register of Gas Installers of Ireland (RGII).

The Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 makes it illegal for any person who is not a Registered Gas Installer (RGI) to undertake gas works. It is also a legal requirement for all RGIs to issue a Declaration of Conformance (completion cert) for all gas work carried out. Individuals who carry out works and who are not registered will be subject to criminal proceedings.

Eligibility

To be eligible to join the Register you must show proof of training and qualifications. (level 6 advanced craft certificate in Gas Fitting, Electrical, Plumbing or Refrigeration or equivalent).

Trainees/apprentices must also register but applicants must show evidence of education/training achieved to date and must also be in a position to nominate a supervisor(s) who will take responsibility for supervising work and signing off completion certificates issued by the trainee.

Recognition of European Qualifications

Under the European Recognition of Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC), if you hold relevant professional qualification(s) from outside the Republic of Ireland, you must have them recognised before you can apply for scheme registration. 

The Directive applies to eligible persons holding qualifications from – or recognised by – a European Economic Area (EEA) Member State. Due to the timelines set out in the Directive, applicants who meet the full requirements will be prioritised. 

The application process and guidelines are available here.

Application Timeline

The following are the expected timelines for to process an application:

• One month to acknowledge receipt of an application, and to notify the applicant of any missing documentation.
• Three months, with a possible one-month extension from receipt of complete file, to reach a decision on the application. The applicant may appeal the decision.
• Applicants can be required to take an aptitude test or to complete an adaptation period of up to three years.

 *If you hold professional qualification(s) gained outside the Republic of Ireland, you must first have your qualification(s) recognised before you can make an application for registration with the RGI scheme. Please click here to apply

Application Process

Installer Registration

Applications are now processed online, HERE.

To ensure a smooth and seamless application process, please ensure you have the following documents available for uploading onto the form:

• Passport Sized Photo
• Copy of Valid Insurance Certificate
• Copy of Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate
• Copy of Gas Qualification Certificate(s)
• If you are applying as a Trainee – Copy of confirmation letter from Training body that you are registered apprentice (SOLAS)

Company Registration

The RGII Registration Scheme provides for individually registered gas installers to operate under company registration.
The application for membership to RGII as a Company is available here, on the RGII website. 

Fees

Temporary Registration

The RGII do not differentiate between temporary and permanent provision of services. If a service provider wishes to carry out Domestic Gas Works, then full registration with RGII is required.

Contact Details

Register of Gas Installers of Ireland
Telephone: +353 91 480974
Email: gasinfo@rgi.ie  
URL: http://www.rgi.ie/ 

The above is for general information purposes only. All further queries regarding this information should be directed to the Register of Gas Installers Ireland.