Becoming a landlord and letting property to tenants brings
with it a lot of responsibilities. If there is a gas supply connected to your
property, you are responsible for making sure that it is both safe and that it
complies with current legislation.
As qualified gas contractors who serve the Sheffield area,
we can provide you with a gas safety inspection and certificate for every property
you own, in turn ensuring that you’re legally compliant and have fulfilled your
duties and obligations as a landlord.
What is a Landlord
Gas Safety Certificate?
The gas safety certificate you receive once your property
has undergone a gas safety check is the official documentation required to
legally let your property to tenants. It will include:
· Details of the gas appliances installed to your
property as well as their condition.
· An inspection report of the gas meter and
associated pipework infrastructure and plumbing
installed to your property.
· Details of the outcome of the inspection as well
as any relevant comments.
· Details of the next gas safety inspection due
date.
As the name suggests, this inspection and its associated
certificate is only required for those letting property on a commercial basis.
If you intend to occupy any property you own yourself, this certificate is not
a legal requirement.
Your Responsibilities
as a Landlord
· Gas
Appliance Maintenance and Servicing
Every gas appliance should be serviced as detailed by the
manufacturer. This includes not only any gas boiler fitted to your property but
will also include any gas ovens or heating sources on the premises.
If no official recommendation in regard to the frequency of
servicing required is available from the appliance manufacturer, each gas
appliance should be serviced at least annually.
It is also useful to know that you are not responsible as a
landlord for any gas appliance within the property that is owned by your tenant.
In these instances, you will only be responsible for the gas supply itself.
· Gas
Safety Inspections
Gas installations must be inspected annually by a qualified
Gas Safe engineer. It is possible to arrange for an inspection up to 2 months
early whilst still preserving the original annual inspection date.
· Gas
Safety Records
Your gas safety certificate should be made available for
viewing on demand. Your tenant should be forwarded a copy of the certificate
within 28 days after completion and you should also provide a copy whenever a
new tenant moves into your property.
Aqua Gas: Qualified
Gas Contractors and Plumbers in Sheffield
Our experience and expertise in all aspects of plumbing
leaves us well placed to serve the needs of home and business owners in
Sheffield and the surrounding areas. Whether you require a new boiler
installation or wish to improve the efficiency of your existing heating system,
we can be of assistance.
For more information on the services we provide, enquire
within by calling us on 0114 231 5466 or by submitting the enquiry form on our
contact page.
