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Landlords Gas Safety Inspections & CP12 Certification

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 place a statutory duty on landlords to ensure the safety of all gas appliances under their control. For a concise explanation of the responsibilities of landlords under this legislation see the Gas Safe Register page on Gas Safety Certificates.

In summary though, landlords are responsible for the safety of all gas appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants' use and must

ensure that they are maintained in a safe condition
have annual safety checks carried out on each appliance and/or flue
ensure that safety checks and maintenance are always by a Gas Safe registered installer
keep a record of each safety check for at least two years
issue a copy of the safety check to tenants within 28 days and to new tenants before they move in
ensure the safety of all gas equipment before re-letting
stipulate in any management contract who is required to arrange these checks

CP12 is the form provided by the Gas Safe Register to record details of the checks made and any remedial work carried out.

Note that, as well as the statutory inspections for the CP12 certification, there is an obligation to maintain gas appliances in a safe condition. Effective maintenance normally involves regular inspection and adjustment or repair as advised in the manufacturer's servicing recommendations. Most boiler manufacturers specify an annual service, so you would be well advised to get boilers serviced at the same time as the CP12 inspection is done.

As Gas Safe registered gas installers, Homewood Heating can help landlords fulfil their statutory obligations, as well as providing plumbing and heating services to you and your tenants. So call us now to discuss your requirement!

Homewood Heating, 40 Kings Mead, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5NN, UK
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