Required certification · Ireland
RGI (Registered Gas Installer)
Ireland's mandatory gas-installer registration — unlicensed gas work is illegal under Energy Act 2006
Market position
RGI is Ireland's official Registered Gas Installer scheme — mandatory for any gas installation, servicing, or modification work in Ireland under the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006. Unlicensed gas work is a criminal offense. ~3,000 RGI-registered installers operate in Ireland.
Ireland-specific note
Irish equivalent of UK Gas Safe Register. Registration is mandatory, not optional. Self-certification of work under building regulations available for RGI installers.
Pros
- + Mandatory Irish gas-installer certification
- + Strong consumer trust signal (RGI logo recognized)
- + Self-certification under building regs available
- + Compliance with Irish law (Energy Act 2006)
Cons
- − Annual fees apply
- − Continuous Professional Development requirements
- − No exceptions — every Irish gas worker must be RGI
Typical Ireland pricing
Annual registration fees vary
Why this matters for Ireland trades
Gas work requires Registered Gas Installer (RGI) status and electrical work requires Safe Electric registration, while payroll/accounting must handle Revenue PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting), RCT, and VAT.
Irish trades vendor selection is shaped by statutory registration (RGI for gas, Safe Electric for electrical), Revenue PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting, RCT for construction subcontractors, and VAT.
Frequently asked
Is RGI (Registered Gas Installer) a good fit for Ireland trades?
RGI is Ireland's official Registered Gas Installer scheme — mandatory for any gas installation, servicing, or modification work in Ireland under the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006. Unlicensed gas work is a criminal offense. ~3,000 RGI-registered installers operate in Ireland. Irish equivalent of UK Gas Safe Register. Registration is mandatory, not optional. Self-certification of work under building regulations available for RGI installers.
What does RGI (Registered Gas Installer) cost in Ireland?
Annual registration fees vary. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Ireland pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is RGI (Registered Gas Installer) recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our Ireland directory for required certification, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.