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The UK coffee industry is facing a silent crisis. Too many businesses have unknowingly placed their trust in unqualified or rogue installers—leaving themselves dangerously exposed to liability, insurance complications, regulatory breaches, and even criminal prosecution.
At Roastertec, we don’t just install or service your equipment—we protect your business from legal and operational risk. Every service we offer is underpinned by the law, guided by compliance, and delivered by Gas Safe–registered professionals who understand the high standards your business is legally required to meet.
Whether you run a small roastery or a large-scale commercial operation, as a business owner, director, or employer, you are legally responsible for ensuring your machinery and premises comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
You must ensure that all equipment provided for use at work—including coffee roasters—is:
Suitable for its intended purpose
Properly maintained and inspected on a regular basis
Operated only by trained and competent personnel
Covered by appropriate risk assessments and safety control measures
All gas appliances, pipework, flues, and related systems must be:
Installed and maintained by a Gas Safe–registered engineer
Inspected and serviced at regular intervals
Compliant with both manufacturer guidelines and legal standards
Backed by valid and up-to-date Gas Safety Certificates
Failure to comply with these regulations may lead to enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), civil liability, invalidated insurance policies, or even criminal prosecution.
Too often, we encounter roasting setups installed by contractors who are not Gas Safe–registered, lack commercial or ventilation training, and leave businesses dangerously non-compliant—often without realizing it. Many of these businesses:
Have no gas safety documentation on file
Fail to meet flue design standards, risking carbon monoxide exposure or fires
Cannot produce PUWER-compliant maintenance logs
Rely on incorrectly installed pipework, unlabelled emergency shutoffs, or inadequate ventilation
This is a ticking time bomb—not just in terms of safety, but also legally.
At Roastertec, we’re actively working to raise industry standards and support responsible coffee roasters who take safety seriously. When we inspect a site, we don’t just “tick boxes”—we audit your entire system to bring it into compliance, protect your team, and shield your business from liability.
We issue formal COMCAT Gas Safety Certificates for coffee roasters, covering (but not limited to):
Comprehensive inspection of gas pipework and pressure systems
Flue integrity testing
Ventilation performance assessments
Combustion analysis and appliance functionality checks
Emergency shutoff verification and regulatory labelling
Our maintenance reports are tailored to meet your obligations under PUWER, providing:
Documented proof of regular inspections
Repairs and part replacements that reduce operational risk
Service intervals aligned with manufacturer specifications
Detailed engineer notes, advisories, and compliance status
Flue installation is not optional—it’s critical for safe gas combustion, emissions compliance, and indoor air quality. Our systems are:
Designed in accordance with IGEM/UP/10 (where applicable)
Equipped with safe condensate removal and backflow prevention (as needed)
Engineered to eliminate fire hazards and CO exposure risks
Built to support environmental permit applications when required
We conduct complete compliance audits for existing roasteries to identify and rectify:
Illegal installations by non-registered contractors
Major safety oversights (e.g., no flue fan, missing isolation valves)
Missing, outdated, or insufficient documentation
Insurance vulnerabilities due to non-compliance
Roastertec helps responsible coffee businesses protect themselves from legal, financial, and safety risks. If something goes wrong, it’s not the rogue installer who answers—it’s you.
If your gas system or roasting equipment fails and someone is injured—or if the HSE or local authority inspects and finds non-compliance—you’ll be held responsible.
This applies to:
Business Owners & Directors
Facilities Managers & Operations Staff
Employers under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The liability doesn’t fall on the rogue installer—it falls on you.
We’ve seen it too often: well-meaning coffee businesses getting caught out when something goes wrong. A gas leak, a roaster fire, or even a minor health inspection can result in costly enforcement if your systems are non-compliant.
To stay protected, ensure your facility:
Is fully ventilated and safely designed
Uses Gas Safe–registered installation and maintenanc
Roastertec helps you address safety risks before regulators do.
If your roasting system was installed by a non-certified contractor, or you’re unsure about your compliance status—book a full audit today. We help you understand your obligations and fix safety-critical issues fast.
Our compliance audits include:
Full inspection of all pipework, gas, and flue systems
PUWER-compliant servicing documentation
Legal checks aligned with GSIUR and HSE guidelines
Get peace of mind knowing your site meets all legal standards.
Protect your business before something goes wrong. Contact Roastertec for a no-obligation compliance assessment.
Roastertec is the UK’s trusted partner for compliant coffee roaster installation, servicing, and gas safety certification. Backed by Gas Safe–registered engineers and deep industry expertise, we help coffee businesses stay legally compliant, operationally safe, and inspection-ready. Serving roasteries nationwide with integrity, precision, and care.