Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS)

We operate the Gas Industry Registration Scheme on behalf of the UK Gas Transporters. Under the scheme, we perform technical assessments of Utility Infrastructure Providers (UIPs), who elect to be assessed for accreditation, for work associated with the construction of new gas infrastructure operating up to 7 barg pressure,

Under the scheme, we perform technical assessments of Utility Infrastructure Providers (UIPs), who elect to be assessed for accreditation, for work associated with the construction of new gas infrastructure operating up to 7 barg pressure, in the following scopes:

• Design

• Construction/Commissioning/Connections (Routine) [CCCR]

• Project Management

• Audit

• Connections (Non Routine, Basic) [CNRB]

• Connections (Non Routine, Complex) [CNRC]

The GIRS accreditation mark represents the achievement of a high technical, quality and safety standard and is recognised by all UK Gas Transporters. Accreditation under the scheme will provide the UIP with the following benefits:

• standardised set of requirements

• single point of contact

• accreditation recognised by all UK Gas Transporters

• the Accreditation Mark, assigned to registered UIPs, will represent the achievement of a high technical, quality and safety standard.

Domestic customers who may be seeking to have work undertaken on their connection should click here to access the request for a quotation form, located on the National Grid website. It should be noted that completion of this form will not result in a quotation from National Grid unless specifically requested.

We can neither provide quotations nor recommend accredited UIPs, although the list of UIPs accredited to undertake connections work may be accessed here. 

Click here to use our GIRS application form.  For further information about GIRS, please visit our UK specific website.