Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

As an owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances, flues, and chimneys are inspected annually. You must also give a copy of the report to your tenants.

If the engineer considers that any installation or appliance is immediately dangerous they will ask permission to shut off gas supply and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.

what is gas safety certificate is the definition of a Gas Safety Certificate?

A landlord's gas safety certificate is an official document that proves that all gas appliances and flues that are in the rented property were inspected by a qualified gas engineer. Landlords are legally required arrange a gas safety check every year for each rental property they own. Gas Safe registered engineers carry the inspection and ensure that all pipes, appliances and flues comply with safety standards.

The law also requires landlords to provide tenants with a copy CP12 Gas Safety Certificate, (Gas Safety Record) at the time of every annual inspection and test for gas safety. This should be given to tenants within 28 days after the Gas Safety Inspection and to new tenants at the start of their tenancy.

CP12 is an abbreviation of the CORGI Proforma 12 which was used by the Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) before it was replaced by the Gas Safe Register in 2009. The form outlines the date of the most recent gas inspections and tests, their results, any steps that need to be taken, as well as the name and name of the engineer who conducted the test.

The engineer will give advice in the event that the Gas Safety Check reveals any issues with the gas appliance. This will outline what needs to be fixed in order to ensure it is safe to use. If an appliance is deemed Immediately Dangerous, or Abnormally dangerous the gas supply needs to be shut off until the issue has been resolved.

It is illegal for a tenant to refuse to let the gas safety inspection to be conducted. A landlord can ask the courts for an injunction order if necessary, however it is generally more efficient to send a clearly written letter that explains why it is essential that the checks are made and what they will entail. This should entice a tenant who is reluctant to allow access to the house. If not, the landlord will need to start the eviction procedure.

How often should I receive a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords and letting agencies are legally required to conduct an annual gas safety inspection on all gas appliances and flues that they provide to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe to use and there are no leaks of gas in the property. Gas inspections are a vital responsibility for landlords, and they should ensure that they are conducted by a licensed engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is an official document that proves that the gas inspection was conducted by a qualified engineer within the last 12 months. It is issued to the landlord and should be handed over to the tenant as proof of the safety of the gas supply. It is valid for 12 months and needs to be renewed each year.

If a landlord does not provide their tenants with an Gas Safety Certificate then they are breaking the law and could be penalized by the local authority. It is therefore vital for landlords to ensure that their Gas Safety checks carried out in a timely manner and keep a copy of the documentation in case a tenant requests it.

Installing inspection hatches in all gas appliances is a good idea, because it lets engineers easily access the appliances for annual inspections. If the appliance is deemed to be at risk during an inspection, the engineer will formally classify it as such and shut off the boiler and recommend that the tenant not use it until the inspection hatch has been installed.

Landlords must also provide their tenants with at least 24 hours' notice prior entering the property to conduct Gas Safety Checks. This will allow tenants to prepare for the visit and grant permission if needed. If a tenant does not allow access to the engineer, the landlord must explain the reason for this and what happens in the event that the tenant refuses. If the tenant is still refusing then the landlord should think about evicting them under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.

What happens if I don't get a Gas Safety Certificate?

It is the legal responsibility of a landlord to make sure that their property is equipped with an official gas safety certificate that is valid before tenants move into. Failure to adhere to the law can lead to the landlord being charged or fined heavily. The regulations stipulate that landlords are required to provide copies of gas safety records to their tenants upon request.

Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental property of the landlord to perform a gas inspection on all gas appliances. During the inspection, an engineer will identify any issues that could pose a risk to tenants. They will then issue a CP12 gas safety certificate, which is also known as the Landlord Gas Safety Record or a Gas Safety Certificate.

This is a crucial piece of documentation that all tenants should be able to access and keep. It includes information about the gas installations in a rental property, as well as details on when they were last checked and the expiry dates. It will help tenants recognize problems with appliances or installations and make sure that they know how contact a Gas Safe Engineer to have them tested.

Landlords must provide a gas safety report to their tenants, new and existing within 28 days of the date that the engineer has visited their property. They must also provide a copy of the CP12 to the tenant on the day their tenancy starts. Landlords who fail to provide an original copy of the gas safety certificate could be prosecuted under the regulations and may be subject to unlimited fines or a six-month imprisonment.

In the same way, landlords must make sure that their properties are equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. They should also arrange for them to be tested each month. If the alarm isn't working, the landlord should repair it. The rules for this apply to council, private and housing association landlords and also to licensable houses of multiple Occupation (HMOs).

In June 2017 the High Court ruled that it was illegal for landlords to send Section 21 notices without providing their tenants with an official gas Safety Certificate. The ruling was based on the law that requires landlords who have assured shorthold tenancies to obtain a gas safety certification for their property prior to the time tenants move in.

How do I get a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure that the gas appliances, flues and pipework in their homes are safe for tenants. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, 1998 cover this. To comply with the regulations, landlords are required to arrange annual gas checks on all the gas appliances and flues they provide for use in the property. This is known as a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate, and it has to be signed by a licensed Gas Safe Registered Engineer after each inspection.

Landlords should also think about having a boiler inspection done in conjunction with an CP12 inspection. This will ensure that all gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Landlords can typically get a combined CP12 and boiler service for an affordable price from a qualified gas engineer, who will be able to examine the seals on boiler burners, inspect the flue system for leaks and cracks as well as clean the heat exchanger and burner and carry out general maintenance.

The CP12 is often referred to by the term "landlord's gas safety certificate", although it is actually known as the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It contains the results of all the safety checks and the details of any actions or problems that need to be addressed. Landlords must give their tenants a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.

It is crucial that landlords and letting agents only permit Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property to conduct safety inspections and maintenance. It is a good idea to inform tenants of the necessity of allowing access, and explain that the gas engineer is there to ensure they are safe from carbon monoxide poisoning. If the tenant is reluctant to permit access it's the landlord's or letting agent's responsibility clarify the legal obligations in writing. Then follow up with a visit to the property to force entry if needed.

Tenants should always be shown a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer prior to letting them in, as this will prove that they're qualified to work on the gas systems in your home and are able to complete the gas safety test efficiently and efficiently. It's also worth bearing in mind that the gas engineer is legally allowed to disconnect faulty equipment and can cut off your gas supply when necessary.