Commercial Gas Testing, Purging & CP16 Certification
Atlas Gas offers commercial gas testing, purging, and CP16 certification for businesses, contractors, and property owners in Battersea. Whether gas needs to be introduced into a new installation, reinstated after building work, or safely removed as part of decommissioning for alterations, strip outs, or demolition, our qualified engineers handle the full process with care and in line with current regulations.
Testing and purging are essential to ensure a gas installation is safe before it is brought into use or permanently taken out of service. Where new pipework has been installed or existing pipework has been altered, a strength test is carried out first to check the integrity of the system. A tightness test is then completed to confirm there are no leaks before gas is introduced into the pipework.
Once testing has been completed successfully and the results have been confirmed as acceptable, controlled purging is carried out to either introduce gas into the pipework or remove it, depending on the requirements of the project. Purging is completed carefully in appropriate locations, away from possible ignition sources, and follows recognised procedures to ensure gas is dispersed safely.
All testing and purging work is carried out in accordance with IGE/UP/1 (IGUP1) guidance and current industry best practice, with safety treated as the main priority throughout. Where needed, Atlas Gas can also provide CP16 Gas Safety Certificates, confirming that the installation has been correctly tested, purged, and commissioned in line with the relevant regulations.
Many clients are not familiar with gas procedures, especially when work is taking place on live sites or as part of building removal projects. Because of this, we keep the process clear, simple, and well organised. Our team explains each stage in straightforward terms, coordinates the work where required, and completes everything in a way that helps minimise disruption wherever possible.
If you are unsure whether testing, purging, or decommissioning is needed for your project in Battersea, please get in touch. We are happy to discuss the work with you and advise on the safest and most suitable approach.
