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[Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service](https://www.mkgassafety.co.uk/)
As a landlord, it's your responsibility to ensure 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 a particular appliance or installation is imminently dangerous the engineer will request permission to disconnect gas from the system and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.
What is what is a Gas Safety Certificate?
A landlord's gas safety certificate is an official document that proves that all gas appliances and flues within the rental property have been checked by an accredited gas engineer. The landlord must arrange for a gas check for each rental property that they have at least once a year. Gas Safe registered engineers carry the inspection and verify that all pipework, appliances and flues are in compliance with safety standards.
The law also requires landlords to provide tenants with a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate, (Gas Safety Record) after every annual inspection and test for gas safety. This must be given to tenants in the 28 days of the Gas Safety inspection and given to new tenants at the beginning of their lease.
CP12 is the abbreviation for the CORGI Proforma 12 that was used by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form lists the date of the last gas inspection and test as well as the results, any issues or actions that need to be addressed, and the name of the engineer who carried out the test.
If the Gas Safety check highlights any problems with a gas appliance, the engineer will advise on what should be done to ensure its safe use. If an appliance is deemed to be immediately dangerous or Abnormally Lethal the gas supply will need to be shut off until the issue has been fixed.
If a tenant refuses to allow access for gas security checks to be conducted, it is a criminal offence. If necessary landlords can apply to the courts for an order to stop the tenant from preventing gas safety checks. However, it is more common to send a letter that explains why the checks are essential and what will be required. This should encourage the tenant who is hesitant to allow access to the property. If not the landlord has to initiate the eviction process.
How often should I receive a Gas Safety Certificate?
Landlords and letting agencies are required by law to carry out an annual gas safety inspection on all gas appliances and flues that are supplied to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe for use and that there aren't any gas leaks in the property. Gas inspections are a vital responsibility for landlords, and they must ensure they are conducted by a qualified engineer.
The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is a legal document that confirms that a gas inspection has been performed by a licensed engineer within the last 12 months. It is given to the landlord and should be provided to the tenant as proof of the security of the gas supply. It is valid for a period of 12 months and must be renewed every year.
A landlord who is unable to provide the Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be penalized. Gas Safety checks must be completed by landlords in time. They must also keep a copy of the certificate in case tenants request it.
Installing inspection hatches on all gas appliances is a good idea, since it allows engineers to easily access the appliances for their annual inspections. The engineer will categorise the appliance as being at-risk and may recommend that tenants stop using the boiler until the inspection hatch has been installed.
Landlords are also required to give their tenants at least 24 hours' notice prior entering the property to conduct Gas Safety Checks. This gives tenants time to prepare and ask permission if needed. If a tenant refuses to allow the engineer access the landlord must write to them explaining why the engineer is required and what will happen if they don't comply. If the tenant does not allow the engineer entry, the landlord can decide to evict the tenant under section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act.
What is the consequence if I don't have 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 prior to the time tenants move in. Failing to do so is an offence that can lead to landlords being punished with severe fines. The regulations require that landlords must also provide copies of gas safety certificates to their tenants upon request.
Landlords must have an Gas Safe registered engineer visit their rental property to perform a gas check on all gas appliances. During the inspection, a Gas Safe registered engineer will be able to identify any issues that could pose a risk to tenants. They will then issue an CP12 gas safety certificate that is also known as the Landlord Gas Safety Record or a Gas Safety Certificate.
This is an important document that every tenant should keep. This document provides information on gas installations in a rental property as well as the date they were tested and their expiration dates. It will help tenants recognize issues with their appliances or installations and make sure they know how contact the Gas Safe Engineer to have them checked.
Landlords must provide a gas safety report to their tenants, current and new, within 28 days after the engineer has visited their property. They must also provide a copy the CP12 to the tenant on the day their tenancy commences. Landlords who fail to provide an original copy of the gas safety certificate may be prosecuted under the rules and could face unlimited fines or a six-month imprisonment.
Additionally, landlords should ensure that their properties are equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. They should also arrange that they be tested each month. If an alarm is not working, the landlord should make the necessary repairs. The rules governing this apply to council, private, and housing association landlords and also to licensable Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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 by reference to the law which states that landlords of assured shorthold tenancies must obtain a gas safety record for their property prior to the time tenants move in.
How can I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?
Landlords are legally accountable to ensure that gas appliances, flues and pipework within the properties they lease are safe. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 deal with this. To ensure compliance with the regulations landlords are required to conduct annual gas checks of all gas appliances and flues they provide for use in a property. This is called a CP12 Gas Safety Certificate and must be signed by a licensed Gas Safe Registered Engineer after each inspection.
Landlords should also consider having a boiler inspection done simultaneously with an CP12 inspection. This will ensure that all gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Gas engineers can offer the combination CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable price. They will inspect the seals on boiler burners as well as look for leaks and cracks in the flue system, clean the heat exchanger, and perform general maintenance.
The CP12 document is often referred to as the 'landlord gas safety certificate' but it is actually the Gas Safety Record documentation. It outlines the outcomes of all safety checks and the details of any actions or problems that need to be addressed. Landlords must provide their tenants the CP12 document within 28 days after the Gas Safety Check is completed.
It is essential that landlords and letting agents allow Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property to conduct safety inspections and maintenance. It's important to educate tenants on the importance of giving 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's or letting agent's responsibility to explain the legal responsibilities in writing. Then follow by visiting the property to force entry if necessary.
Tenants must always request to have a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer before letting them in to ensure that they are properly qualified to work on your home's gas systems and are able to complete the gas safety inspection efficiently and efficiently. It's also worth bearing in mind that the gas engineer is legally allowed to disconnect faulty equipment and cut off your gas supply in the event of a need.