Gas Works

Would it be more cost effective to build a cupboard around a gas meter then to move it? And is this legal?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 2.40 PM

I am moving into a council property and for some stupid reason the previous tenant allowed the gas board to fit the meter in the middle (smack bang middle) of a 5sqm kitchen wall! Its too high for me to read without trying to put a chair in between the very small space between the cupboards and work tops and its also 30cm away from the cooker. My two questions are: 1. Is it illegal to box it in using a wall cupboard (as its not very pretty!) 2. Will the gas board move it due to how difficult it would be for me to read it? I'm not elderly nor am I on any benefits but the gap between the worktops are less than 600mm so trying to get a chair or a step ladder in the space and stand on it would be rather difficult & dangerous. What are peoples thoughts? All responses will be helpful Thanks