Gas Flue Inspection

Using Rope Access to conduct Gas Flue Inspections at height.

There are many dangers that could potentially arise where gas flues are concerned. If left unchecked, and issues go unnoticed, they can pose a fatal hazard. The purpose of a gas flue is to allow the combustion that has been created inside your boiler to safely leave the system. If the flue is blocked or faulty these gases have nowhere to escape to and will be released inside the building. One of these gases, carbon monoxide, is difficult to detect and can be fatal.

To help avoid the issues arising, gas flue inspections are carried out during a boiler installation as well as after any work has been carried out on the boiler. Technicians will carefully inspect various elements of the gas flue to make sure its condition is adequate and complies with safety regulations.

Any building that has a boiler, will most likely also have a gas flue that will require regular inspection. The problem arises in accessing gas flues in hard-to-reach areas or on larger buildings. Scaffolding or work platforms can be erected to allow engineers to access the flue that requires inspection. However, scaffolding is bulky and can quickly get expensive. An effective alternative to this is making use of rope access equipment to carry out these inspections.

Rope access for gas flue inspections

When it comes to rope access gas flue inspections, it’s important to be thorough as any mistakes can be fatal. Getting easy access to the flue will allow our technicians to carry out the inspection effectively and with certainty that nothing has been missed. Accessing the flue from a height, eliminates the need for bulky and expensive scaffolding, as well as allowing our technicians to get easy, up-close access to carry out the inspection.

Benefits of using rope access for gas flue inspections

Making use of rope access equipment when it comes to gas flue inspections has many advantages. Unlike the alternatives, scaffolding and work platforms, rope access equipment requires a fraction of the time to set up and dismantle. This not only reduces the overall time of the project but also helps to bring the costs of labour and materials down too. This is why using rope access for gas flue inspections, is a much more cost-efficient method of carrying out the project.

Rope access equipment is also far less invasive than the alternative, scaffolding. By accessing the job from a height, you eliminate the disruptions to surrounding areas that erecting scaffolding would cause. For our technicians, it offers a safer and more efficient method of access, and safety of our workers, is always top priority for us.

How can we help?

At Abseiling Services, our IRATA trained professionals have years of experience under their (safety) belt. They are well equipped to deal with any gas flue inspections necessary along with many other construction or maintenance tasks that would benefit from ‘at height’ access. If you’d like to find out more about what we can offer, or request a quote, get in touch. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and guide you towards the best course of action.