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Why Landlords Should Keep Their Gas Safety Certificates Up to Date
Landlords are accountable for ensuring that all gas appliances conform with the rules and regulations and are safe. In the absence of this, it could lead to fines and compromise tenant safety.
CP12 is the abbreviation used for CORGI Form 12. It is also known as a Gas Safety Certificate or a Landlord's Gas Safety Record.
It is a legal requirement to have your gas pipework, appliances and flues tested every year. Some landlords have difficulty gaining access to their properties, and are compelled to take on a shorter inspection cycle.
It's a legal requirement
It is essential to keep your gas safety certificate current, whether you are an owner of a single property or a rental portfolio. A penalty or even a fine could be the result of infractions. It is also important to have your gas appliances inspected, and have a valid certificate on each property.
A gas safety certificate contains information such as the date of inspection the address of the house which was inspected, the specifics of each appliance inspected, their current status, and the name and identification number of the engineer who carried out the survey. It also identifies appliances that are deemed unsafe to use' and provides suggestions on ways to fix the problem. The engineer will issue an "ID code" when they discover appliances that aren't suitable for. If a device is found to be at risk but isn't immediately dangerous, it will receive a "AR" code.
Tenants can refuse access for a safety check. This can create problems in the relationship between tenants and landlords. Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations of 1988 oblige landlords to take all reasonable steps to be in compliance. This means making multiple attempts to conduct the checks and writing to the tenant informing them that this is a legal requirement to ensure their own safety. It's also a good idea to include access arrangements in the tenancy...