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[Landlord Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service](https://www.mkgassafety.co.uk/)
As a landlord it is your responsibility to ensure that all gas appliances, chimneys and flues are inspected every year. The law also requires you provide a copy the check to your tenants.
If the engineer determines that a particular appliance or installation is imminently dangerous, they will request permission to disconnect gas from the system and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.
What is a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?
A gas safety certificate issued by a landlord is an official document that confirms that all gas appliances and flues in the rented property have been inspected by a qualified gas engineer. Landlords are legally required to arrange a gas safety check every year for each rental property they own. Gas Safe registered engineers carry out the inspection and check that all pipes, appliances and flues are in compliance with safety regulations.
Landlords are also required by law to give their tenants a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate (Gas Safety Record) at the end of each year's gas safety inspection and test. This should be provided to tenants in the 28 days of the Gas Safety inspection and given to new tenants at the start of their tenure.
CP12 is an abbreviation for 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 contains the date of the most recent gas inspections and tests, their results, any actions that must be taken, and the name and the title of the engineer that conducted the inspection.
The engineer will offer advice if the Gas Safety Check reveals any problems with the gas appliance. This will include the items that need to be fixed in order to ensure it is safe to use. If a gas appliance is found to be dangerous immediately or abnormally dangerous, the gas supply must be shut off until the issue is resolved.
If a tenant refuses to allow access for the gas safety checks to be completed it is a criminal offence. If necessary landlords can apply to the courts for a court order to prohibit the tenant from preventing the gas safety inspections. However, it's usually easier to write a letter that explains why the checks are important and what's involved. This should entice tenants who are hesitant to let access to the property. If not, the landlord will need to initiate the eviction process.
How often should I get a Gas Safety Certificate?
By law, landlords and let agents are required by law to conduct an annual gas safety inspection of the chimneys and gas appliances they offer to their tenants. This is to ensure that their equipment is safe to use and there are no gas leaks in the property. Gas inspections are a vital responsibility for landlords, and they must ensure they are carried out by a licensed engineer.
The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is legal document that confirms that a gas inspection has been completed by a qualified engineer in the last 12 months. It is issued by the landlord and should be presented to the tenant to prove the security of the gas supply. It is valid for 12 months and needs to be renewed each year.
A landlord who is unable to provide a Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be penalized. Gas Safety checks must be completed by landlords in time. They should keep a copy in case tenants request 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 label the appliance as 'at-risk' and may recommend that tenants refrain from using the boiler until the inspection hatch has been installed.
Landlords must also give their tenants at least 24 hours' notice prior to entering the property to conduct Gas Safety Checks. This allows tenants time to plan their inspection and request permission if needed. If a tenant does not allow the engineer entry the landlord should send a letter to them explaining why the engineer is required and what happens in the event that they do not comply. If the tenant continues to refuse then the landlord should think about evicting them under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
What happens if you don't own a Gas Safety Certificate?
In essence, it's the landlord's legal responsibility to ensure their property has an approved gas safety certificate prior to the time tenants move into the property. Failure to adhere to this law could result in a landlord being prosecuted or fined severely. The regulations require that landlords must also furnish copies of gas safety certificates to their tenants upon request.
Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental property of the landlord to perform an inspection of the gas supply to all gas appliances. During the inspection, the engineer will note any issues that may pose a risk for 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 should keep. It contains information about the gas appliances in a rented property as well as information on when they were last tested and when they expire. It can help tenants identify any issues with their appliances or installation and ensure that they are aware of how to reach a Gas Safe engineer to have them examined.
Landlords are required to provide their current and new tenants with a gas safety report within 28 days of the engineer visiting their property. They must also provide a copy of the CP12 to the tenant on the day that their tenancy commences. Landlords that fail to provide the copy of the gas certificate may be prosecuted and face unlimited fines or six months in prison.
The same way landlords must make sure that carbon monoxide detectors are in operation in their homes and make arrangements for them to be tested each month. If the alarm is not working, the landlord should fix it. The rules governing this are applicable to council, private, and housing association landlords, as well as to licensable houses of multiple Occupation (HMOs).
In June 2017 the High Court ruled that it was illegal for landlords to serve Section 21 notices without providing their tenants with an official gas Safety Certificate. The decision was based upon a law that requires landlords who have assured shorthold tenancies to have an official gas safety certificate for their property prior to when tenants move in.
How do I get a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?
Landlords are legally responsible to ensure that gas appliances, flues, and pipework in the properties they lease out are safe. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 regulate this. In order to comply with the regulations, landlords are required to organize annual gas inspections of all gas appliances and flues they supply for use in the building. This is known as a CP12 gas safety certificate and it must be completed by a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.
It's also an excellent idea for landlords to think about having the boiler service completed in conjunction with the CP12 inspection, as it will help ensure that all gas appliances are operating properly and safely. Gas engineers can offer a combined CP12 inspection and boiler service for a reasonable price. They will check the boiler burner's seals, inspect for cracks and leaks in the flue system, clean the heat exchanger and carry out general maintenance.
The CP12 document is commonly called the 'landlord's gas safety certificate' although it is officially called the Gas Safety Record documentation. It lists the results of all safety inspections and the details of any actions or problems that need to be resolved. Landlords must provide their tenants with a copy of the CP12 document within 28 days of the Gas Safety check being completed.
It's important that the landlords or letting agents permit Gas Safe registered engineers to visit the property for safety checks and maintenance. It's important to educate tenants on the importance of giving gas engineers access to their property and explain that the engineer's job is to protect them from carbon dioxide poisoning. If the tenant does not allow access the agent or landlord must explain the legal obligations in writing. They should then visit the property and force entry if needed.
Tenants must always request to have a Gas Safe ID card from the engineer before letting them in to prove that they are properly qualified to work on the gas systems in your home and are able to complete the gas safety test efficiently and effectively. It's important to keep in mind that the gas engineer is legally permitted to shut off any malfunctioning equipment and can cut off gas lines when necessary.