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ICL-3 Accepted in Part

LPG Supplier Registration

ICL Inquiry · The ICL Inquiry Report: Explosion at Grovepark Mills, Maryhill, Glasgow, 11 May 2004 · Issued 16 July 2009 · Addressed to: Health and Safety Executive

Source — verbatim from the inquiry

●Inquiry recommendation

A new scheme should be introduced requiring all LPG suppliers to be registered and accredited.

ICL Inquiry, The ICL Inquiry Report: Explosion at Grovepark Mills, Maryhill, Glasgow, 11 May 2004 · 16 Jul 2009 Source PDF →

Published evidence summary

Publicly available evidence relating to this recommendation:

Government reports this recommendation as delivered. Implementation confirmed by HSE.

Sources

Government response (2010-03-18): Accepted in Principle Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-response-to-the-icl-inquiry-report Text: The proposal for an accredited registration scheme was supported by 70% of stakeholders. The Government accepts this recommendation in principal and has asked HSE to consult further with stakeholders on how such a scheme could be implemented, looking at various options from a formal accreditation sc Progress update (2015-12-31): Completed Implementation confirmed by HSE. All buried metallic LPG service pipe replacements completed by 2015 deadline. Source: https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/lpg/icl-inquiry.htm Progress update (2010-03-18): In Progress Government accepted in principle. HSE asked to consult further with stakeholders on implementation options for a supplier registration or accreditation scheme. 70% stakeholder support. Source: https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/lpg/icl-inquiry.htm
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Response — verbatim from government

●Health and Safety Executive

The proposal for an accredited registration scheme was supported by 70% of stakeholders. The Government accepts this recommendation in principal and has asked HSE to consult further with stakeholders on how such a scheme could be implemented, looking at various options from a formal accreditation scheme operated by a third party through to a charter of standards. (Cm. 7849, para 27)

Health and Safety Executive · 18 Mar 2010 Written response →

Evidence trail — what's actually happened since

  • 31 Dec 2015 Implementation confirmed by HSE. All buried metallic LPG service pipe replacements completed by 2015 deadline. Source →
  • 18 Mar 2010 Government accepted in principle. HSE asked to consult further with stakeholders on implementation options for a supplier registration or accreditation scheme. 70% stakeholder support. Source →
  • 31 Dec 2015 · Health and Safety Executive Registration and accreditation requirements for LPG suppliers strengthened through HSE regulatory reform and engagement with the UK LPG industry. View source → Confirmed Completed

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