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Commercial Catering Gas Safety Certificate (COMCAT)
A COMCAT certificate confirms that commercial catering gas equipment (ovens, fryers, griddles, combi ovens, etc.) has been installed, commissioned, or serviced by a Gas Safe engineer holding the relevant COMCAT qualifications. It covers interlock systems, ventilation, and gas safety for commercial kitchens.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, BS 6173 (commercial catering), DW/172 (kitchen ventilation)Valid: Annual (12 months)
What it covers
- Commercial gas appliance identification
- Gas interlock system testing
- Ventilation and extraction verification
- Gas tightness testing
- Flame failure device checks
- CO detection and emergency shut-off
Who needs a COMCAT?
Restaurant owners
Hotel kitchens
School catering managers
Hospital catering facilities
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Frequently asked questions about COMCAT
What is a COMCAT qualification?
COMCAT stands for Commercial Catering. It is a specialist Gas Safe qualification required to work on commercial catering gas equipment. Engineers must hold specific COMCAT ACS modules in addition to their domestic gas qualifications.
Do commercial kitchens need gas safety certificates?
Yes. All commercial premises with gas appliances must have regular gas safety checks. Commercial catering equipment requires an engineer with COMCAT qualifications. Insurance companies and Environmental Health Officers often require annual certificates.