Gas Safety Certificate And Boiler Service Isn’t As Difficult As You Think

Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service

As a landlord it is your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances chimneys, flues and chimneys are inspected every year. It is also your responsibility to give a copy of the report to your tenants.

If the engineer believes that a particular appliance or installation is imminently dangerous they will ask permission to disconnect gas supply and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.

What is what is a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?

A gas safety certificate for landlords is a document that demonstrates that the gas appliances and flues have been examined by a certified gas engineer. Landlords are legally required conduct a gas safety inspection once per 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 regulations.

Landlords are also required by law to provide their tenants with an original copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) following each annual gas safety inspection and test. The document should be handed out to tenants within 28 days following the Gas Safety Inspection and to new tenants at the beginning of their tenure.

CP12 is the abbreviation for the CORGI Proforma 12 that was employed by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form includes the date of the most recent gas inspections and tests, their results, any steps that must be taken, as well as the name and title of the engineer who performed the test.

If the Gas Safety check highlights any problems with a gas appliance and the engineer will give advice on what must be done to ensure its safe use. If a gas appliance is found to be immediately dangerous or abnormally lethal, the gas supply will need to be shut off until the issue has been resolved.

It is illegal for a tenant to refuse to allow the gas safety check to be conducted. If needed landlords can apply to the courts for an order to enjoin the tenant from preventing gas safety checks. However, it’s usually easier to send a letter that explains why the checks are vital and what is required. This should encourage a tenant who is reluctant to allow access to the house. If not the landlord has to initiate the eviction process.

How often do I need to renew my Gas Safety Certificate?

In the law, landlords and letting agents are required to conduct an annual gas safety inspection on the chimneys and gas appliances that they provide to their tenants. This is to ensure that the equipment is safe to use and that there are no gas leaks in the property. This is an essential responsibility for landlords and they should make sure that they are inspected for gas by a licensed gas engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is a legal document that confirms that the mk gas safety inspection was completed by a qualified engineer within the past 12 months. It is issued by the landlord and should also be given to the tenant to verify the security of the gas supply. It is valid for a time of 12 months and must be renewed each year.

If a landlord is unable to provide their tenants with an Gas Safety Certificate then they are in violation of the law and could be punished by the local authority. It is therefore vital for landlords to ensure that their Gas Safety checks carried out in a timely manner and to keep a copy the certificate in case a tenant needs it.

Installing inspection hatches in all gas appliances is a good idea as it allows engineers to quickly access the appliances for annual inspections. The engineer will classify the appliance as ‘at-risk’ and may recommend that tenants stop using the boiler until the inspection hatch is installed.

Landlords are also required to give their tenants at least 24 hours’ notice prior to entering the property to conduct Gas Safety Checks. This allows tenants time to prepare and request permission, if required. If a tenant refuses to permit the engineer to enter the landlord must send a letter to them explaining the reason for the visit and what will happen in the event that they do not comply. If the tenant does not allow the engineer entry, the landlord could decide to evict the tenant under section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act.

What happens if I don’t receive a Gas Safety Certificate?

In essence it’s the landlord’s legal responsibility to ensure that their property is equipped with a valid gas safety certificate before tenants move into. Failure to comply with this law could result in the landlord being prosecuted or being fined a significant amount. The regulations also state that a landlord must provide an electronic copy of the gas safety record to their tenants on request.

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

This is a crucial document that every tenant must keep. It contains information about the gas installations of a rented property, as well as details about when they were last tested and when they expire. It will help tenants recognize any issues with the appliances or installation and make sure that they know how to reach a Gas Safe engineer to have them tested.

Landlords are required to provide their tenants, both new and existing, with a gas safety report within 28 days of the engineer’s visit to their property. They must also provide a copy the CP12 to the tenant on the day that their tenancy begins. Landlords who fail to provide the the gas certificate could be prosecuted and could face unlimited fines, or six months in prison.

In the same way landlords must make sure that carbon monoxide detectors are in operation in their properties and have them checked every month. The landlord is accountable for repairing an alarm that does not work. This is the case for councils, private landlords, and housing associations and also licensable houses of Multiple Occupation.

In June 2017 in June 2017, the High Court decided that it was unlawful for landlords to issue Section 21 notices if they did not provide their tenants with a valid gas safety certificate. The decision was made in accordance with the law that states that landlords with assured shorthold leases must have an approved gas safety certificate for their property before tenants move into the property.

How do I get a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords are legally accountable for ensuring that gas appliances, flues and pipework in the homes they lease are safe. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, 1998 cover this. To ensure compliance with the regulations landlords must conduct annual gas checks on all gas appliances and flues they supply for use in a property. This is known as a CP12 gas safety certificate and it must be completed by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

Landlords should consider conducting a boiler inspection at the same time as a CP12 inspection. This will ensure that all gas appliances are working properly and safely. Gas engineers can offer an integrated CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable cost. They will check the seals on boiler burners as well as look for leaks and cracks in the flue system and clean the heat exchanger, and carry out general maintenance.

The CP12 document is often known as the ‘landlord’s gas safety certificate’, although it is officially called the Gas Safety Record documentation. It outlines the outcomes of all safety checks and the details of any actions or issues that require attention. Landlords must provide their tenants with a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.

It is essential that the landlord or letting agent only allow Gas Safe registered engineers to access the property to conduct safety inspections and maintenance. It is crucial to educate tenants about the importance of allowing gas engineers access to the property and explain that the engineer’s job is to protect them from carbon dioxide poisoning. If the tenant is reluctant to let access in, it’s the landlord or letting agent’s duty to clarify the legal obligations in writing. Then follow up with a visit to the property to compel entry if needed.

Tenants should always be shown a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer before entering the premises to prove that they are properly qualified to work on your home’s gas systems and is able to complete the gas safety test efficiently and efficiently. It’s also worth bearing in mind that the gas engineer is legally able to cut off any defective equipment and can shut off gas lines if necessary.