GAS INSTALLATIONS
NEWLANDS
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Newlands holds the record for Cape Town’s highest rainfall, a fact anyone who’s lived under the forested slopes below Table Mountain during a proper winter storm can confirm — and it’s a big part of why gas remains popular here even in a suburb well served by the grid.
OUR SERVICES
Gas Installations
We install any type of gas appliance, from stoves and hobs to fireplaces and geysers, and cover all types of installations.
After a new installation, maintenance or repair, we will issue a compliance certificate in accordance with SANS 10087-1:2013.
We conduct inspections on all installations and repairs, covering components such as regulators and isolation and safety shut-off valves.
We can supply and install any size gas cylinder cage to your existing installation to meet all SANS requirements.
We offer maintenance to existing gas installations, ensuring that piping and fittings are always in the best condition.
Using state-of-the-art sniffer devices, we can detect the smallest of leaks on your gas installation, putting your mind at ease.
Gas Installation Services in Newlands
A working gas stove or fireplace doesn’t care whether the power’s out, which matters when a Newlands winter storm knocks out electricity for hours at a stretch.
Most of our Newlands work involves established homes, many of which have been extended and renovated more than once over the years. We install and service gas stoves, hobs, ovens, fireplaces and geysers, and on older properties we routinely find that a previous addition — a cylinder cage, a run of piping — no longer meets current SANS clearance requirements, usually because the regulations tightened after the original installation went in rather than through any fault of the work at the time.
Every job we complete, new or corrective, is certified under SANS 10087-1:2013. Given how active the Newlands property market is, that certificate is frequently requested during a sale, alongside electrical compliance, and we’re used to turning documentation around quickly when a transaction has a deadline attached to it.
Our quotes for Newlands jobs set out exactly what’s being corrected versus newly installed, so a homeowner isn’t paying to redo work that was already compliant. We also offer leak detection using electronic sniffer equipment for anyone who’s inherited an older system with no documented history. Core Gas Installations offers a 24-hour emergency line, and through the Core Services Group we can bring in Core Electrical or Core Leak Detection where a Newlands job needs it.
Gas Installation Regulations as per SANS 10087
No less than 1 metre sideways from doors and windows.
No less than 2 metres from drains and air vents or any other place where the gas can gather if the bottle leaks.
No less than 3 metres below windows unless a non-combustible roof has been installed between the gas bottles and the bottom of the window.
No less than 1 metre from the property boundary wall unless it is a fire wall, at least 1.8 metres tall and has no ventilation gaps (acceptable if up to two 48kg gas canisters are stored) No less than 3 meters from the property boundary wall (if more than two 48kg gas canisters are stored).
No less than 5 metres sideways away from a switchable electrical point, plug switch and socket, electrical motor or pool pump, etc (but not a light bulb) and not less than 1.5 metres above the gas bottle.
OUR CORE COMMITMENT
Our level of service is unsurpassed in the industry. We thrive on customer referrals and strive to ensure we are deserving of yours.
We maintain high standards, in the quality of our work, as well as all other areas of business, including certification and staff.
When it comes to our team, you can rest assured that only highly skilled staff with a professional attitude will work on your premises.
Our first-class staff and equipment ensure that every job produces the highest-quality outcome every time. It’s our signature guarantee.
Related Services
Core Gas is part of the Core Services Group which includes Core Leak Detection and Core Electrical. We are a one-stop solution for all your core services, including all certified electrical and plumbing installations and maintenance. With qualified plumbers, electricians and gas installers in Newlands, we do it all under one roof.
We offer our complete range of services to commercial, industrial and residential clients.
Core Gas
Gas fireplaces
Gas hobs and ovens
Installation of gas cylinder cages
General maintenance
Leak detection
Core Leak & Plumbing
Leak detection
Burst and leaking pipes
Maintenance plumbing
Geyser installations
Unblocking of drains
Renovations
Electrical maintenance
Fault finding and repairs
Solar power systems
DB board upgrades
Inspections & COC’s