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Landlord Gas Safety Inspections and homebuyer's reports
If you are a landlord, you are most likely aware that it is a legal requirement to have all the gas appliances in a rented property checked every 12 months by Gas Safe registered engineers. Properties that pass the check are granted a landlord gas safety certificate.
Advanced Heating & Plumbing Ltd. has Gas Safe registered engineers who are qualified to carry out gas safety inspections and home buyers reports, and issue landlord gas safety certificates as well as safety certificates on gas appliances such as central heating boilers, fires and cookers. If repair or servicing is required, we offer a very efficient, reliable and reasonable service and this work can usually be carried out on the same visit.
A landlord gas safety certificate is proof that all appliances have been checked and are safe to use. After the certificate is issued, you must give a copy to your tenant within 28 days and retain your own copy for two years. This retention period will ensure compliance with the law and proof of the landlord gas safety checks. The landlord is responsible for the duty of care of their tenants' safety and if non-compliance were to lead to a death from carbon monoxide poisoning or due to an unsafe appliance or gas supply, the landlord could be charged with manslaughter. Failure to produce valid gas safety certificates (CP 12) can result in prosecution and can also invalidate your property insurance, which in turn means you may be liable for potentially expensive civil claims and heavy fines.
All Types of gas safety inspections include:
- Full system Gas Safe tightness test to confirm no gas leaks in property
- Appliances check for gas tightness
- Standing and working pressures at meter and appliances
- Burner pressure/gas rate checked against manufacturer's data
- Ventilation requirements are met
- Flue flow test to ensure removal of products of combustion
- Ensuring satisfactory operation of all flame failure devices
- Checks for any installation defects that don't comply with current regulations
- Investigation into any evidence of unsafe operation or installation and reported to the responsible person.
Home buyer's reports
On completion of the above safety checks the gas operative will accurately record the findings on the landlord's or home owner's gas safety record. This certificate is a useful tool for sellers as it removes doubt from the prospective purchaser as to the suitability of the gas installation for continued use. Most surveyors and solicitors will advise their clients to have the gas installations tested prior to purchasing a property. This not only helps the buyer make an informed decision, but if any defects are discovered the purchaser can be aware of the estimated cost of boiler repair or central heating repair or even a new boiler installation before they buy the property. Having a landlord gas safety check will allow them to have full peace of mind that a professional from Advanced Heating & Plumbing has given it a thorough check and report.
