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The Electricity and Gas High-risk Database (EGHR Database) is a centralised record of high-risk gasfitting and installation prescribed electrical work (PEW).
Information is entered by authorised people, including certifying gasfitters and electrical inspectors, or their delegates.
Access the Database now(external link)
A selection of tools and resources are available to help you with general information, access and entering records on the database.
Information on certification changes for gasfitting and PEW
Linked below are tools and resources about the regulatory changes for gasfitting and electrical installation work, effective from 1 July 2013:
Practitioner guides
The certification of installation prescribed electrical work (PEW) and gasfitting is changing from 1 July 2013. This is the result of amendments to the Electrical (Safety) Regulations 2010 and the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010.
These guides cover what the key changes are and what you need to do to prepare.
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