By law, according to the Gas Safety Regulations (installation and use) of 1998, it is your responsibility to obtain a Gas Safety Certificate every twelve months. You must obtain this from an accredited gas safety engineer for all pipes, gas appliances and flue pipes installed on your property. If you use an agent to manage your property, you must ensure that your contract clearly states black and white, whose responsibility is the maintenance of gas appliances. Also keep copies of all documentation.
You must maintain the safety inspection for two years and provide a copy to all your tenants within 28 days of the inspection. If your tenants change, they need a copy of the gas safety certificate before they move. If your contract states that the agent is responsible, then they meet the gas safety regulations (installation and use) of 1998.
Tips to get Gas Safety Certificate
From a legal point of view, you only need to perform a gas safety check every 12 months, but it is also a good idea to check the equipment between tenants. Then you ensure that your devices are in optimum condition before your new tenants move. Installing a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is highly recommended not only for us but also for HSE. It is the best way to ensure that your renters are safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. But an alarm may never replace regular maintenance and safety checks.
From October 1, 2013, it is legally required in London Click to install a CO alarm in the same room as a new or replacement fossil fuel heating device, including gas appliances. Although there has been a legal obligation in London since October 1, 2010 to install a CO alarm in the same room as a new or replacement solid fuel device, these are not gas appliances. However, it is still recommended when there are gas appliances to ensure safety. The alarm can be connected or run on batteries to comply.
What you get with a gas safety certificate
- The density of your gas appliances is checked.
- If test points are available, foot and work pressure are tested.
- Your gas safety engineer check the burner pressure and gas flow rate on the manufacturer’s data plate
- Verification are carried out to guarantee the necessary ventilation.
- The flow from the chimney will be tested to ensure that combustion products are eliminated.
- All flame failure devices are checked for proper operation.
- Where necessary, physical stability checks, the presence and effectiveness of the stability brackets are performed
- Investigations will be conducted and any evidence of unsafe operation will be reported.Click here to get more info about Gas Safety Certificate
