Landlord Gas Safety Certificates
Gas Safety Certificates
Ensuring Your Rental Property's Safety with Certified Gas Inspections
Lemlec, your trusted provider of Landlord Gas Safety Certificates. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of rental properties with comprehensive gas safety inspections. Our experienced and certified engineers perform thorough checks, ensuring all gas appliances meet legal standards and are safe for tenants.
As a landlord, you need a Gas Safety Certificate or CP12 for every gas appliance in your rental property. It’s a legal requirement and each certificate has to be renewed every year. Without them, you risk a hefty fine, and the appliances may be unsafe for tenants to use.
To ensure your tenants’ safety, all gas appliances and flues need to undergo an annual gas safety check – and always by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Once this has been done, you’ll be given a Landlord Gas Safety Record or Gas Safety certificate with details of all the checks that were carried out. It can also be referred to as a CP12 certificate.
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Who Needs a Gas Safety Certificate?
Landlords are legally required to have a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) for properties where gas appliances are installed. This certificate ensures that all gas appliances, fittings, and flues are safe and in proper working order. If you rent out a property, whether it’s a house, flat, or any residential unit, you must obtain this certificate annually to comply with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
What is a CP12 Certificate?
A CP12 Certificate, also known as a Landlord Gas Safety Record, is a document provided by a registered gas engineer after a comprehensive inspection of all gas appliances, fittings, and flues in a rental property. This certificate verifies that the property complies with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, confirming that all gas installations are safe and functioning properly. The CP12 Certificate must be obtained annually and is a legal requirement for landlords to ensure the safety of their tenants.
Why Are Gas Safety Certificates Important?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A Gas Safety Certificate is a document provided by a registered gas engineer after performing a thorough safety check of all gas appliances, fittings, and flues in a rental property. It confirms that these components meet legal safety standards.
Landlords must obtain a Gas Safety Certificate every 12 months. Annual checks ensure that all gas appliances remain safe for use by tenants.
During the inspection, a certified engineer will check all gas appliances, flues, and fittings for proper installation, safety, and functionality. They will also ensure there are no gas leaks or carbon monoxide risks.
If an appliance fails the check, it must be repaired or replaced immediately. The engineer will provide guidance on the necessary steps to take, and a follow-up inspection will be required to obtain the certificate.
Failing to obtain a Gas Safety Certificate can result in hefty fines and legal action. It also puts tenants at risk of gas leaks, fires, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Ensuring compliance is crucial for the safety and legality of your rental property.
Yes, tenants have the right to request and view the Gas Safety Certificate. Landlords should provide a copy to new tenants before they move in and to existing tenants within 28 days of the annual check.
Booking an inspection is simple. Contact us via phone or our online booking system, and we’ll arrange a convenient time for one of our certified engineers to perform the check.