The LPGA
WE ARE AN LPGA APPROVED COMPANY
The LPGA is a non profit making Association which was founded in 1969. It has approximately 140 Full Members and 40 Affiliate Members. It represents all the major LP gas companies in the UK and the sales from member companies cover over 98% of the total LP gas sales in the UK.
The Association's objectives are:
1. Setting the technical and safety standards for the industry.
2. Promoting the benefits and safe use of LP gas to the general public.
3. Representing the industry to the relevant Government departments including the Health and Safety Executive, Department of Energy, Department of Trade and Industry, Department for Transport, HM Customs and Excise and the Home Office. The Association is also represented on numerous bodies such as the BSI, CBI, CORGI, IP etc.
4. Representing the UK industry in Europe to ensure that our views are known when EC Directives are being formulated.
5. Promoting responsible legislation which safeguards the industry.
6. Ensuring that adequate training is available and, where applicable, setting the syllabuses for the courses.
7. Publishing Codes of Practice.
8. Gathering statistical information on LP gas sales for use by members.
9. Publishing general information sheets, safety posters and any relevant safety alerts.
10. Keeping the membership informed on what is happening in the industry and how it may affect them.
The LP gas industry is committed to safety and without safe practices the industry could not exist. The LP Gas Association co-ordinates the experience and requirements of the industry with those of the regulatory bodies such as the HSE, DTI, DfT etc., as well as the European Commissions, to develop and update safe procedures for use by the industry.
Through the Association the consensus requirements of the industry can be established and represented by a single voice to the regulatory authorities both in the UK and Europe.
Full membership of the Association is open to companies involved in the sale of LP gas in the UK or, alternatively, to companies involved in the supply of equipment or services which are predominantly related to LP gas usage.
Affiliate membership is open to consultants, installers, dealers, stockists or other small companies as determined by the Executive Committee. All members of the Association agree to abide by the Codes of Practice and procedures published by the Association. This gives credibility to the membership and confidence to the consumer when they are dealing with members of the Association.
