Catalogue of gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. Revision 7: 2024 This document provides a list of the recognised gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. BCGA GN8 – Catalogue of gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. Revision 7: 2024 can […]
Transportable pressure receptacles. Periodic Inspection and Testing. 2024 Provides best practice for an Inspection and Test Centre as well as for the activities carried out during the inspection and test process. BCGA CP49- Transportable pressure receptacles. Periodic Inspection and Testing. 2024 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 22 August 2024

2 October 2024 The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) warmly invites BCGA Members and their colleagues to this upcoming technical seminar in Glasgow. For detailed information: https://bit.ly/3WM3EQo This seminar will address the challenges facing pressure systems engineers working across the energy sector to meet net-zero requirements. Insights from recent projects and best practice will support […]
Date marking of gas accessories. Revision 4: 2024 Manufacturers & suppliers use various systems to identify the date at which certain items will require replacement or refurbishment. This document identifies the marking system employed by some BCGA members. BCGA TIS18 – Date marking of gas accessories. Revision 4: 2024 can be downloaded free of charge […]

The Department for Transport (DfT) has updated its security guidance for moving dangerous goods by road and rail. Security requirements for moving dangerous goods by road and rail – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 8 August 2024
Dear Member, BCGA are carrying out a Member Survey to gain valuable insight into members’ views. These opinions enable the BCGA to understand members’ priorities, which helps to inform the direction of the association in the years ahead. We are encouraging all members to fill in the survey and would be grateful if you could […]

The Department for Transport (DfT) have published Authorisation 1034, Revision 1, which permits intermediate inspections to still be undertaken up to 3 months after their due date for vehicles carrying dangerous goods. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inspection-waiver-for-tanks-battery-vehicles-and-megcs-authorisation-1034 When applied, a copy of the authorisation must be carried in the vehicle. 6 August 2024
Gas supply and distribution systems. Specialty gases. Revision 4: 2024 Provides best practice for the selection, assembly and operation of pressure equipment and systems to manage specialty gases, including advice on storage and operation. Specialty gases include those with a pyrophoric, toxic or corrosive hazard as well as those which require a higher level of […]