If you are a landlord, obtaining a Gas Safety Certificate every twelve months is a legal requirement. It’s your obligation to follow the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, and you must use a Gas Safe registered engineer to have all the pipe work, gas appliances and flues inspected.

The Gas Safe engineer shall check all of the gas appliances for gas tightness, gas rate and burner pressure rate. They shall also check the flue flow and ensure that there is good ventilation. When the engineer has finished their inspection and are content with the condition of your appliances, they will give you a Gas Safety Certificate. They may also add notes with any safety recommendations.

You only have to get a gas safety inspection each year, but it’s good practice to get gas appliances checked after a change of occupancy. Then you’ll know that all of your appliances are safe for the new tenants. It is also a good idea for you to install a carbon monoxide alarm to alert tenants to carbon monoxide leaks, which can cause poisoning that may lead to death.

If you live in your premises, there’s no legal necessity for you to get a Gas Safety Certificate. But it is a good idea to have an inspection every full year to keep you and your family safe. This paired with a boiler service will ensure that every one of your gas appliances are working safely and efficiently.