Gas Safety Certificate And Boiler Service: What Nobody Has Discussed

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 annually. The law also requires that you give a copy of the check to your tenants.

If the engineer believes that any installation or appliance is immediately dangerous, they will request permission to disconnect gas supply and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.

What is the definition of a Gas Safety Certificate?

A gas safety certificate for landlords is a document that demonstrates that the gas appliances in the rental property and flues have been checked by a qualified gas engineer. Landlords must arrange an annual gas inspection for each rental property they own at least once a year. Gas Safe registered engineers carry the inspection and verify that all pipework, appliances and flues comply with safety regulations.

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

CP12 is an abbreviation used for the CORGI Proforma 12 which was used by the Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI) before being replaced by the Gas Safe Register in 2009. The form shows the date of the last gas inspection or test, the results of these, any actions or issues that require to be addressed, and the name of the person who performed the inspection.

The engineer will provide advice if the Gas Safety Check reveals any problems with the gas appliance. This will include the items that need to be fixed to make it safe to use. If an appliance is deemed immediately dangerous or abnormally dangerous the gas supply should be turned off until the issue has been resolved.

It is a crime to a tenant who refuses to allow the gas safety test to be carried out. A landlord may apply to the courts for an injunction in the event of need, but it is generally easier to simply send a well written letter stating why it is essential that the checks are conducted and what they will entail. This will encourage the tenant who is hesitant to allow access to the property. If not the landlord has to begin the eviction process.

How often should I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords and letting agencies are legally required to carry out an annual gas safety inspection on all gas appliances and flues that are supplied to tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe to use and that there aren’t gas leaks in the property. Gas inspections are a crucial responsibility for landlords, and they must ensure that they are completed by a qualified engineer.

The Gas Safety Certificate, formerly known as the Gas Safety Check Record, is a legal document that affirms that an engineer has completed a gas inspection in the last 12 months. It is given to the landlord and should be given to the tenant to prove the security of the gas supply. It is valid for 12 months and needs to be renewed every year.

A landlord who fails to provide an Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be fined. It is therefore vital for landlords to ensure that their Gas Safety checks carried out in a timely manner and to keep a copy of the documentation in case a tenant requests it.

It is also a good idea for landlords to put inspection hatches on all gas appliances, so that engineers can easily access them for annual inspections. If the appliance is deemed to be ‘at risk’ during an inspection, the engineer will formally classify it as such and may disconnect the boiler and advise that the tenant refrain from using it until the inspection hatch is installed.

Landlords are also required to 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 necessary. If a tenant does not allow the engineer’s entry the landlord has to explain the reason why it is necessary and what would happen if the tenant refused. If the tenant does not allow the engineer entry, the landlord could decide to evict the tenant under section 21 of 1988 Housing Act.

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

It is the legal responsibility of a landlord to ensure that their property is fitted with an official gas safety certificate that is valid prior to the time tenants move into. Failure to adhere to this law can result in the landlord being charged or fined heavily. The regulations stipulate that landlords must also furnish copies of gas safety certificates to their tenants upon request.

Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental home of the landlord to conduct an inspection of the gas supply to all gas appliances. During the inspection, the engineer will note any issues that may present a danger for tenants. They will 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 must keep. It contains information on the gas appliances in a rental property and also details about when they were last tested and when they expire. It will help tenants recognize problems with appliances or installations and ensure that they are aware of how to contact an Gas Safe Engineer to have them checked.

Landlords must provide an inspection report on gas safety to their tenants, current and new within 28 days after 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 the the gas certificate may be prosecuted and face unlimited fines, or six months in prison.

The same way landlords must ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are in operation in their properties and have them tested each month. The landlord is responsible for repairing the problem if the alarm does not work. This is the case for private landlords, councils and housing associations and also licensable houses of Multiple Occupation.

In June 2017, the High Court decided that it was illegal for landlords to issue Section 21 notices if they did not provide their tenants with a valid gas safety certification. The ruling was based on a law that requires landlords who have assured shorthold tenancies to have an official gas safety certificate for their property before tenants move into it.

How do I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords are legally responsible for ensuring that gas appliances, flues, and pipework in the properties they lease are safe. This is covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To be in compliance with the regulations, landlords are required to conduct annual gas checks of all gas appliances and flues they supply for use in a property. This is referred to as a CP12 gas safety certificate. It must be completed by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.

Landlords should also consider performing a boiler inspection in conjunction with an CP12 inspection. This will ensure that the gas appliances are functioning properly and safely. Gas engineers can offer the combination CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable cost. They will examine the seals of boiler burners and look for cracks and leaks in the flue system, clean the heat exchanger, and carry out general maintenance.

The CP12 is sometimes known as “landlord’s gas safety certificate”, although it actually is known as the Gas Safety Record Documentation. It contains the results of safety checks, as well as specifics about any issues or actions that must be taken care of. Landlords must provide their tenants a CP12 document not later than 28 days after the Gas Safety Check is completed.

It’s important that the landlord or letting agent only permit Gas Safe registered engineers to visit the property to conduct safety inspections and maintenance. It’s a good idea to inform tenants of the importance of allowing access and explain that the gas engineer is there to protect them from carbon monoxide poisoning. If the tenant is reluctant to let access in it’s the landlord’s or letting agent’s responsibility explain the legal responsibilities in writing and then follow up with a visit to the property to force entry if necessary.

Tenants should always ask to have a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer prior to they allow them into the home to prove that they’re competent to work on the gas systems in your home and are able to complete the gas safety inspection efficiently and effectively. It is also important to keep in mind that the gas engineer is legally able to disconnect faulty equipment and can cut off gas lines if necessary.