CP44 LPG Catering Trailer Gas Safe Certification Dorset and Hampshire
Gas safety certification help for catering trailers, mobile catering vehicles and LPG-powered catering units across Dorset and Hampshire.
For those that don’t know
...and that includes almost all of us
Gas equipment in catering trailers and other mobile catering units is covered by gas safety law. The practical requirement is simple: the LPG installation must be safe, suitable and inspected by a properly qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.
Event organisers, venues and insurers commonly ask for current gas-safety documentation before allowing a trailer to trade.
CP44 guidance helps set out good practice for LPG installations in mobile and temporary catering units. If you are unsure what applies to your trailer, CEMCO can explain what should be checked before certification.
The Facts
LPG Testing for Catering Trailers
1) LPG catering trailers should be inspected by a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer, with current documentation available for venues and organisers.
2) Appliances, pipework, regulators, hoses and safety devices must be suitable and in safe condition.
3) Gas appliances and LPG pipework must not be altered by unqualified persons.
4) LPG catering equipment must be serviced by an engineer with the correct Gas Safe qualifications.
Make sure the engineer holds the relevant qualifications for LPG catering work.
If you are buying a used catering trailer, CEMCO can help you understand the LPG testing process and identify issues before certification.
What CP44 testing covers
- LPG pipework and connections
- Appliances within the trailer
- Regulators, hoses and safety devices
- Signs of leaks, wear or damage
- General condition of the installation
- Suitability for continued use
If a problem is found, we explain it clearly and discuss the next step with you.
Buying a used catering trailer?
A previous certificate does not always reflect the trailer’s current condition. Before buying or using a trailer, check that the LPG equipment is suitable, the installation has not been altered and the engineer is qualified for LPG catering work.
CEMCO can check the installation and explain anything that needs correcting before certification.
Guidance documents for mobile caterers
These documents provide useful background information for catering trailer owners. Open them in a new tab, or contact CEMCO if you would like help understanding what applies to your unit.