About Winelands Gas
Winelands Gas is a family run, established gas installation company rendering installation and inspection services to the building and property industries in the Western Cape and is based in Strand.
The owner of Winelands Gas is Francois Nel.
Service provider to major distributors of gas appliances
We are a preferred service provider to most of the major distributors of gas appliances across the Western Cape such as
- Tafelberg Furnitures
- Game
- Modern Appliances
- Bergsig Furnitures
- Builders Warehouse
- House & Home
- Furniture City
- OK Furnitures
- Friedman &Cohen,
- Paloma and
- Eboil.
We recently formed an alliance with The Megamaster Group, foremost manufacturers and distributors of an expansive range of gas appliances and fire places, as their preferred installers.
Clients across Cape Town and Surrounds
At Winelands Gas, we extend our expertise to properties throughout Cape Town and its environs, including the prestigious Paarl area. Our services encompass both residential and commercial installations, adeptly handling projects from modest city homes to large country estates.
With our base in Strand, we're ideally positioned to deliver prompt, professional gas solutions across the Cape region, ensuring every client receives our signature quality service.
Service provider to the building industry
The majority of building contractors and developers in the Cape make use of our services on a regular basis. We have done regular business with
- Cape Construction
- Cape Estates
- Devmark Developers
- Dewcor Developments
- Distinctive choice
- Energy master builders
- GLC Development
- HN Construction
- Manor Homes
- Midcape construction
- PDK Construction
- PJS Construction
- PWJ Properties
- Raubex building
- Vision Homes
- Wimpie van Dyk Homes
- and many more..
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CoC?
A certificate of compliance (CoC) is a certificate signed by a registered gas installer that certifies the gas installation / inspection was done by a registered gas installer and that the installation is compliant to the current gas regulations (SANS 10087-1 2013).
A certificate of compliance must be issued for a permanent installation upon:
- Completion of a new gas installation
- After any new gas appliance(s) was added to the existing gas line or modifications / maintenance were done to an existing gas line
- When selling a property with an existing gas installation
Why do you need a CoC?
To ensure that your gas installation was done according to the current gas regulations and is safe for use.
In the event that you submit a claim to your insurance, the insurance and other parties will require you to produce a valid certificate.
Not having a valid certificate of compliance may result in the insurance companies declining your claim.
How long is a CoC valid?
A CoC does not expire, however a new CoC must be issued when the following occurs:
- When any changes have been made to the installation
- When any maintenance has been done on an installation
- When the property is being sold
How often must a gas installation be serviced?
It should be inspected and serviced every 5 years.
Can a gas cylinder be installed inside a house?
- Yes, in an apartment you are allowed 1 x 9kg gas cylinder permanently installed inside a cupboard.
- In a free-standing house not exceeding 2 storeys you are allowed 1 x 9kg gas cylinder installed inside the house (Western Cape)
Where can a gas cylinder be installed outside?
- Under no circumstances in a garage (motor home)
- 1 meter from windows and doors
- 2 meters from drains (gully’s) or air vents
- No less than 3 meters below a window(s) unless a non-combustible cage or canopy is installed between the bottom of the window(s) and the gas cylinder.
- 1 meter from property boundary wall unless it is a fire wall (Double brick wall 1,8 meter in height and there is no ventilation gaps or holes in the wall)
- 5 meters away from an electrical source such as a plug, socket, or electrical motor / pool pump / aircon, etc.
What do I do if I suspect a gas leak?
- Shut off emergency shut off valve by the gas cylinder and/or the shut off at the appliance/appliances.
- Open all windows and doors and move the gas cylinder outside.
- Contact our offices for assistance or a call out.
