Gas Safety Certificates in Horsham, Haywards Heath and the Surrounding Areas

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Gas Safety Checks | FAQs

What is a gas safety certificate?

A gas safety certificate is an official document provided after an inspection of gas appliances. It lists the gas appliances in a property, their condition and any required remedial work.

What are a landlord’s legal obligations?

Landlords are legally required to obtain gas safety certificates and provide them to their tenants. A Gas Safe engineer must also check all gas equipment in the property.

Key points:

• A gas safety certificate is valid for one year
  

• Landlords must obtain a new certificate every year
  

• Tenants must be supplied with a record of gas safety inspections within 28 days or before moving in
  

• Landlords must keep a record of gas safety checks until two more checks have been completed
  

What if faults are identified?

Any problems or faults will be highlighted in the report, along with the actions required. Landlords in Horsham, Haywards Heath and beyond must fix any identified issues within a given time period. In some cases, the engineer can carry out repairs while onsite.

What happens if a landlord doesn’t comply?

If a landlord fails to uphold their legal obligations regarding gas safety checks, they can be fined and/or receive a prison sentence. Other actions can also be taken. For example, the local authority can sanction emergency remedial action.

How much do gas safety checks cost?

This depends on things like the number of gas appliances you have and where you live. In general, a gas safety check costs around £30-£100 for smaller properties.

How long will it take?

An average gas safety inspection takes around 30 minutes. However, it might take longer for bigger properties. The inspection and report can also take longer if there are serious faults.

Why are gas safety certificates important?

They provide proof that gas appliances and installations are safe, certified for use and in line with regulations. A gas safety certificate (CP12) might also be important for insurance purposes; landlords in Horsham, Haywards Heath and the surrounding areas without one could find their insurance invalidated.