IMPORTANCE OF GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATES & COMPLIANCE
Obtaining a Gas Safety Certificate is a requirement for landlords with a gas appliance in their rental property – including gas boilers, their related flues and pipework. The Gas Safety Certificate or Landlord Gas Safety Record (LGSR) has to be renewed every year with an inspection and prescribed checks carried out by a Gas Safe Registered engineer who must be registered with the Gas Safety Register.
Frequency of Gas Safety Checks
New checks and a certificate are also required every time there is a change of tenancy. Landlords are also required to make sure their tenants have a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate for the property they are living in, so they can rest assured that everything is safe to use. Boost Plumbing’s team of professional gas engineers are qualified and competent to offer a flexible, fixed-fee Landlord Gas Safety Certificate service for landlords in Bristol and Bath and the surrounding area.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A GAS SAFETY CHECK
Doing an annual gas safety check usually takes about an hour and an engineer should start by producing their Gas Safe ID card. Once that is out of the way, we start by doing a visual inspection of all gas appliances and making sure all safety devices work. We’ll make sure that fumes safely leave the property by flue or chimney. Next, we ensure that the gas burns properly and that there is a decent amount of ventilation.
Tips for safe use of Gas Appliances by Tenants
Your tenants will make use of the gas appliances the most, so giving them some pointers on safe gas appliance etiquette can be a good idea. This includes:
- Showing them a copy of your Gas Safety Certificate.
- Explaining how to use gas appliances safely.
- Describing the importance of a gas appliances airflow – too little can lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide.
- Showing them where the carbon monoxide detector is located and what the signs of monoxide poisoning is.
- The importance of evacuating the property the moment they smell gas.
As a landlord, it should be your responsibility to ensure that a home, apartment or studio is safe and ready for the occupants especially if there are gas appliances.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A FAULTY GAS APPLIANCE?
If your annual gas safety inspection reveals defective or unsafe appliances, it’s crucial to address the problems immediately. A qualified Gas Safe engineer will issue a CP12 certificate outlining the issues using clear codes:
- ID means an appliance is Immediately Dangerous
- AR means an appliance presents a danger to life
- NCS means an appliance that does not meet current standards but is technically safe
We understand that keeping your tenants safe is a top priority. To address any identified gas safety issues promptly, we’ll schedule the necessary repairs as soon as possible. Additionally, for your convenience, we can provide a free, no-obligation quote for the repairs.
Landlords usually schedule an annual gas boiler service and central heating health check to take place at the same time as the annual Gas Safety inspection, for convenience sake. This comprehensive approach not only ensures tenant safety but also helps optimise the performance of your heating system.
Get In Touch
Boost Heating & Plumbing are your local Gas Safe engineers for all your boiler repairs, boiler installations or central heating installation needs. We offer an experienced, reliable service and we keep up to date with the latest boilers and equipment so we can offer you the best advice when choosing your boiler.
Boost Plumbing provide plumbing, heating and boiler services in Bristol, Bath, Keynsham & Saltford, Peasedown St John and the surrounding local area. Call now on 0117 9000 986 for Bristol, or 01225 632349 for Bath!