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by jimnotgym 1293 days ago
In the UK gas work is regulated so only a registered plumber can do it.
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You're not supposed to exceed the speed limit either...
I should say I spent 10 years in the building trade and I saw all kinds of things, but I never saw an unregistered plumber fiddle with gas.

Unlike the speed limit, this rule is pretty well respected.

In New Zealand, water work is regulated so only a licensed plumber can do it. The prime minister was once investigated by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board for installing her own toilet. Her punishment was having to apologize :P