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Landlord [Gas Safety Certificate and Boiler Service](https://www.mkgassafety.co.uk/)
As a landlord it is your responsibility to make sure that all gas appliances as well as chimneys and flues are inspected annually. It is also your responsibility to provide a copy to your tenants.
If the engineer considers that a particular appliance or installation is immediate danger, they will request permission to disconnect gas from the system and recommend the installation of inspection hatches.
What is an Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?
A gas safety certificate for landlords is an official document that proves that all gas appliances and flues within the property that is rented were inspected by an experienced gas engineer. Landlords must arrange a gas check for each rental property they own at least once a year. The inspection is conducted by a Gas Safe registered engineer and checks to ensure that all pipes appliances, flues, and pipes are in good working order and that they comply with safety standards.
The law also requires landlords to give tenants a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate, (Gas Safety Record) after each annual inspection and test for gas safety. The certificate should be provided to tenants within 28 days of 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 used by CORGI before it was replaced in 2009 by the Gas Safe Register. The form outlines the date of the most recent gas inspections and tests, their results, any steps required to be taken, as well as the name and the title of the engineer who performed the test.
If the Gas Safety check highlights any problems with a gas device, the engineer will advise 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 must be turned off until the problem has been fixed.
If a tenant refuses to permit access to the gas safety checks to be carried out it is an offence that is criminal. If needed landlords can apply to the courts for an order to enjoin the tenant from preventing the gas safety inspections. However, it's more common to send a letter that clarifies why the checks are vital and what is involved. This should encourage tenants who are hesitant to allow access to the property. If not the landlord is not willing, he will have to start the eviction procedure.
How often should I renew my Gas Safety Certificate?
In the law, landlords and agents for letting are required to conduct an annual gas safety inspection on all chimneys and gas appliances that they provide to their tenants. This is done to ensure that the appliances are safe to use and to ensure that there aren't gas leaks in the property. This is a vitally important responsibility for landlords and they should be sure to get their gas inspections done by a licensed gas engineer.
The Gas Safety Certificate (formerly the Gas Safety Check Record) is an official document that proves that an inspection of the gas supply has been completed by a qualified engineer within the last 12 months. It is issued by the landlord and should be presented to the tenant in order to demonstrate the safety of gas supply. It is valid for a time of 12 months and has to be renewed each year.
A landlord who does not provide the Gas Safety Certificate for their tenants could be fined. It is therefore essential for landlords to ensure that their Gas Safety checks carried out at a timely basis and to keep a copy the documentation in case a tenant requests it.
It is also a good idea for landlords to put inspection hatches on all gas appliances to allow engineers to easily access them for annual inspections. The engineer will categorise the appliance as being at-risk and may suggest that the tenant refrain from using the boiler 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 allows tenants time to plan their inspection and request permission if they need. If a tenant does not permit the engineer to enter the landlord must write to them explaining why the engineer is required and what happens if they don't comply. If the tenant still refuses the engineer entry, then the landlord must think about evicting them under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
What happens if you don't have a Gas Safety Certificate?
It is the legal obligation of landlords to ensure that their property is fitted with a gas safety certificate valid prior to the time tenants move in. Failure to do this is an offense that could result in landlords being charged and liable to heavy fines. The regulations state that landlords must also provide copies of gas safety records to their tenants upon request.
Gas Safe registered engineers must visit the rental home of the landlord in order to perform a gas inspection on all gas appliances. During the inspection, an engineer will be able to identify any issues that could be a threat to tenants. The engineer will issue the CP12 Gas Safety Document, which is also referred to as a Landlord Gas Safety Record (or a Gas Safety Certificate).
This is a crucial piece of documentation that all tenants should get a hold of and keep. It includes information about the gas appliances in a rental property, as well as details about when they were last tested and when they expire. It will help tenants recognize issues with their appliances or installations and make sure they know how to contact an Gas Safe Engineer to have them tested.
Landlords are required to provide their new and current tenants with a gas safety check report within 28 days of the engineer's visit to their property. The landlord must also give an original copy of CP12 at the beginning of the tenure. Landlords that fail to provide the the gas certificate could be charged and face unlimited fines, or six months in prison.
Additionally, landlords should ensure that their properties have working carbon monoxide alarms and can arrange for them to be tested every month. The landlord is responsible for fixing the problem if the alarm does not work. The rules governing this apply to private, council and housing association landlords and also to licensable houses of multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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 certification. The ruling was based on the law that stipulates that landlords with assured shorthold tenancies must obtain an approved gas safety certificate for their property prior to when tenants move in.
How can I obtain a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC)?
Landlords are required by law to ensure that gas appliances, flues, and pipework in their homes are safe for tenants. This is covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. To comply with the regulations landlords must conduct annual gas checks on all gas appliances and flues they provide for use in the property. This is referred to as a CP12 gas safety certificate and it must be signed by a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer after each inspection.
Landlords should also consider performing a boiler inspection in conjunction with a CP12 inspection. This will ensure that all gas appliances are working properly and safely. Gas engineers can provide a combined CP12 inspection and boiler service at a reasonable cost. They will inspect the boiler burner's seals, inspect for leaks and cracks within the flue system and clean the heat exchanger and perform general maintenance.
The CP12 document is often known as the 'landlord's gas safety certificate' but it is actually the Gas Safety Record documentation. It includes the results of the safety tests, as well as specifics of any issues or actions that need to be addressed. Landlords are required to give their tenants a CP12 document no later than 28 days after the Gas Safety Check is completed.
It is important that landlords and letting agents only permit Gas Safe registered engineers access to the property to conduct safety inspections and for maintenance. It's a good idea inform tenants of the necessity of allowing access, and explain that the gas engineer is there to protect them from carbon monoxide poisoning. If the tenant does not permit access the agent or landlord must outline the legal obligations in writing. They should then visit the property and force entry if required.
Gas Safe ID cards should be requested by tenants prior to entering the property. This will prove that the engineer is qualified to work with your home's systems and can therefore be trusted to carry out the safety check. It's important to keep in mind that the gas engineer is legally permitted to disconnect faulty equipment and cut off your gas supplies if necessary.