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Quote: Originally posted by JuanHuNose on 03/3/2018

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Can`t see why you should have a requirement to "leave permanent access for emergency services"?

Our meters and gas isolator are in the house under the stairs, as all of the neighbouring properties. The only way anyone is going to get access is by breaking into the house as we are at work all day.

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Quote: Originally posted by Johnnie Boy on 05/3/2018

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Can't remember the last time we had our meters read, it was that long ago.

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 06/3/2018

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Scenario:

You new van is wedged up against the, in-particular, gas box. In there is the isolation valve for the house.
The neighbour comes home one day to find the house full of gas because the cooker pipe has worn through, or a joint has dried out on the fire.
At this point, when they ring the gas board, they will be told to shut off the supply (this is if they dont attempt said action first - which would be my primary move). But, your van is wedged up the side of the house, and you are away for the weekend sans said van.

What does your neighbour do? The gas board would drag the van backwards with something heavy - brakes squealing, tarmac grating,- probably by chain around the steadys, hopfully not ripping them off in the process. just to get at the meter cupboard. Compensation for damage would be unlikely.

Just a scenario. But i did work for the gas board, and we did have to 'move' things from time to time for access.

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