Gas Safety Regulations for Landlords: CP12 and Annual Checks
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 impose strict duties on landlords to maintain gas appliances and flues in a safe condition. Every gas appliance and flue in a rented property must be checked for safety at least once every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The resulting record — commonly known […]
Gas Boiler Servicing and CP12 Certificates: A Compliance Checklist
Annual gas boiler servicing is a legal requirement. Pre-inspection: confirm Gas Safe registration, ensure access to appliances, provide information about known issues, have previous CP12s available. During inspection: visual inspection, gas supply and pressure check, flue testing, ventilation check, and safety device testing. Post-inspection: obtain CP12 certificate, provide copies to tenants within 28 days, store […]
Gas Safety Certificates: Annual Requirements for Landlords
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords are legally required to arrange an annual gas safety check on all gas appliances, flues, and pipework in their rental properties. The check must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The engineer will issue a Gas Safety Record (commonly known as a […]