Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) for Landlords
If you’re a landlord in Bristol, Bath or Somerset, you are legally required to have an annual gas safety inspection carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?
A Landlord Gas Safety Certificate, commonly referred to as a CP12, is a legal document that proves your rental property’s gas appliances, fittings, and flues have been inspected by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The certificate confirms that all gas installations meet the required safety standards and that your property is safe for tenants to live in.
As a landlord, you are required by law to arrange for a gas safety check to be carried out every 12 months, ensuring that:
- Gas-fuelled fittings such as boilers, cookers, and fires are functioning safely.
- Ventilation routes are clear, and chimneys and flues are working correctly.
- Appliances are burning gas correctly and safely.
- All safety devices, like pressure relief valves, are working as intended.
Gas Safe Register Accredited Engineers
All gas safety inspections are carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers, ensuring your property complies with current gas safety regulations and legal requirements.
Our experienced engineers are qualified to inspect, service and repair gas appliances, helping keep your tenants safe and your property fully compliant.
What Does a Gas Safety Check Involve?
During the inspection, our Gas Safe registered engineers will conduct a thorough check of all gas fueled appliances and systems in your rental property. This includes:
- Gas-operated equipment: Ensuring boilers, hobs, ovens, and fires are operating safely and efficiently.
- Gas Pipework: Inspecting pipework to ensure there are no leaks or blockages.
- Flues and Chimneys: Checking that chimneys and flues are correctly installed and free from obstructions.
- Ventilation: Confirm that all gas-fueled appliances have proper ventilation to ensure safe operation.
Once the check is complete, you will be issued with a Certificate (CP12) that details the results of the inspection, any remedial work needed, and the date of the next required check.
Why Choose Us?
Our experienced Gas Safe registered engineers provide reliable gas safety inspections for landlords across Bristol, Bath and Somerset.
We offer:
- Qualified Gas Safe engineers
- Fast, hassle-free inspections
- Competitive pricing with no hidden fees
- Repairs and maintenance if required
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FAQs About Gas Safety Certificates (CP12)
You must have a gas safety check carried out every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The certificate is valid for one year.
If your property fails the check, the issues will be outlined in the report. You must arrange for the necessary repairs to be carried out immediately to ensure the property is safe and compliant.
Yes, all gas fuled appliances, fittings, and flues in your rental property need to be inspected as part of the gas safety check.
No, tenants should not use any gas-fueled appliances, including the central heating if there is no valid Gas Safety Certificate. It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure the property has an up-to-date certificate.
You must provide your tenants with a copy of the certificate within 28 days of the inspection. If you are a new landlord, the certificate should be given to a new tenant before they move in.
- Existing Heating System: If your current setup already includes a conventional boiler with a hot water cylinder and cold water storage tanks, replacing it with another conventional boiler is typically straightforward. The installation may be less disruptive since the existing pipework and components are already in place.
- Space Requirements: Conventional boilers require more space than other types of boilers, such as combi boilers, as they need both a hot water cylinder and a cold water storage tank. If you have limited space, you might want to explore alternatives like a combi boiler, which doesn’t need extra tanks.
- Water Demand: If you have a large household with high water demand (multiple bathrooms, for example), a conventional boiler can be a good choice, as it can supply hot water to multiple taps simultaneously without reducing the water pressure.
- Efficiency: While conventional boilers are reliable, modern combi and system boilers tend to be more energy-efficient. If you’re replacing your old boiler to improve energy efficiency, you might want to consider these alternatives.
Cost of Installation: Installing a conventional boiler may be more expensive than a combi boiler, especially if you’re switching from another type of boiler and need additional components like tanks.
Book Your Gas Safety Check Today
Stay compliant and ensure the safety of your tenants by booking a Gas Safety Certificate inspection today. We serve landlords across Bristol, offering fast and reliable services at competitive prices. Call us on 01275 400 687 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment with one of our qualified Gas Safe engineers
We are Gas Safe registered
L & P Heating Services Ltd takes gas safety seriously. All our engineers are on the Gas Safe Register and will have their official identity card when you ask to see it. Gas Safe Register is the official gas safety organisation in Great Britain.
It replaced CORGI on 1st April 2009. Gas Safe Register is responsible for the registration and regulation of gas engineers. Membership is mandatory for any company or engineer working with gas appliances.
If you would like to find out more about Gas Safe Register you can call 0800 408 5500 or visit the Gas Safe Register website.
We are OFTEC registered
OFTEC is the Oil Fired Technical Association. They are recognised by the Government, oil companies, heating appliance and tank manufacturers as being the acceptable trade body in technician training & assessment for the domestic heating, oil distribution and commercial oil firing industry.
For the oil industry in England and Wales, OFTEC registered technicians are the only people defined as competent and able to self-certify their work without the need for informing the local building control department.
If you would like to find out more about OFTEC you can call 01473 626298 or visit the website.