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Bonding of incoming services

Johno12345

Hello all,

I have carried out a fire risk assessment and noticed that, although there is no gas meter or installation, the metallic gas service entering the building and continuing for approximately 800mm is not bonded, although there is an earth bond coiled up next to it. 

I'm in two minds whether to recommend it be connected, or if this would introduce further potential hazards. 

It can be touched, particularly while turning electricity supplies on and off, but not likely during the general occupation of the building. 

Any thoughts?

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    Hi,

    I do have a photo, but I can't share for confidentiality

    it is basically a 3" steel section of pipe that enters the building for about 600mm, it appears to be steel where it goes into the ground outside. The building is steel framed and the framing is exposed to touch. 

    I imagine the cable has been fitted if there was to be a gas installation fitted at a later date, hence the reason for it not being connected. 

    I'm actually wondering if this is within the scope of a fire risk assessment, or if I should just comment that it needs further investigation by others.

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    Hi,

    I do have a photo, but I can't share for confidentiality

    it is basically a 3" steel section of pipe that enters the building for about 600mm, it appears to be steel where it goes into the ground outside. The building is steel framed and the framing is exposed to touch. 

    I imagine the cable has been fitted if there was to be a gas installation fitted at a later date, hence the reason for it not being connected. 

    I'm actually wondering if this is within the scope of a fire risk assessment, or if I should just comment that it needs further investigation by others.

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