Antony Clifton, aged 52, from Wymondham, has been sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out unsafe gas work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register. He worked at a home in Drayon, Norwich in January 2022, but there was a gas escape on the inlet to a cooker that had been fitted the day before.
An investigation by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) found that Clifton had left the appliance in a condition where gas was leaking, and emergency repair work was required. Clifton had previously been served with a prohibition notice by the HSE for previous unsafe gas work.
Antony Clifton, a director of CS Appliance Repairs Limited, of Exige Way, Wymondham pleaded guilty to breaching Regulations 3(7) and 5(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) 1998 Regulations. He was sentenced to a total of 46 weeks in custody and was ordered to pay 拢1,000 costs at a hearing at Great Yarmouth Magistrates鈥� Court on 14th July 2025.
HSE inspector Martyn Webb said after the hearing: 鈥淎ntony Clifton knew that he was not registered and should not carry out any gas work. However, he showed a blatant disregard to this fact and his illegal actions meant the people living in that house could have been killed.
鈥淗omeowners and tenants should check for Gas Safe registration before allowing work to commence on their appliances and refuse entry to individuals who cannot prove they are registered. All gas work must be done by a registered Gas Safe engineer to ensure the highest standards are met to prevent injury and loss of life.鈥�
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