As a landlord, you must ensure that all gas appliances and installations in your property are safe to use by the tenants. A Gas Safety Certificate from a qualified engineer ensures that your property is up to standards and in compliance with the law.
With Energy Performance Certificates, you can rest assured that Gas Safety Certificates for your Bristol properties are taken care of - every year.
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations of 1998 requires all landlords to have any gas outlets in their property examined by a certified engineer before they can be used. These inspections must be completed every year, and a copy of the certificate should be provided to the tenants at the start of the tenancy.
The certificate, also known as a Landlord Gas Safety Record or a CP12, details the engineer’s findings and whether or not the appliances met required safety standards.
The landlord must keep a safety check record for two years, provide a copy to each tenant within 28 days of the check being completed, and give a copy to any new tenants before they move in.
A safety check involves a visual inspection of all gas appliances, outlets, and pipework. A flue tightness test and an appliance safety test will also be conducted. If the engineer finds any faults, they will issue a certificate with recommendations for what needs to be done to make the appliance safe.
Here’s a complete list of appliances or outlets that will be inspected during the safety check:
• Central heating system
• Gas fires
• Gas cookers
• Gas heaters
• Gas pipework, including regulators, valves, and metres
Note that appliances that do not pass the safety check must be disconnected immediately and recertified after being fixed and before being reconnected.
All properties owned and leased by a landlord must acquire a gas safety certificate. This includes:
A gas safety check is typically conducted every 12 months. However, if you have a new appliance installed or any repairs on your gas system, you’ll need to have another gas safety check within 28 days of the work being completed.
To acquire a Gas Safety Certificate, you must schedule an appointment with a Gas Safe certified engineer. These specialists will come to your house, inspect all gas systems, and ensure that they are in good working order. They’ll also check for any visible pipes and leakage.
Ensure that the specialist is listed in the Gas Safe Registry when scheduling an inspection. These are the only people who are legally allowed to provide you with the necessary accreditation. Any certificate issued by an unlicensed technician is invalid.
A gas safety check typically costs between £60 and £120. The price will depend on the number of appliances and systems that need to be checked and the location of your property.
Your landlord is legally obligated to arrange and pay for an annual gas safety check if you live in a rented property.
You may obtain a free annual gas safety check if you qualify for ALL FOUR of these criteria:
Obtaining a Gas Safety Certificate in Bristol can be a hassle, so we make it easy. All you need to do is book an appointment online, and one of our qualified assessors will get back to you within two working days. After confirming your details, we’ll schedule the inspection right away.
Once the Gas Safety Check has been completed, the assessor will provide you with a copy of the CP12. It will also be available for download on this website, under the “Track My Order” section.
For further information, feel free to contact us at 020 3397 8220 or support@energyperformancecertificates.co.uk.
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