Ensure an annual safety check is carried out on each gas appliance/flue. Before any new lease starts, you must make sure that these checks have been carried out within one year before the start of the lease date, unless the appliances in the property have been installed for less than 12 months, in which case they should be checked within 12 months of their installation date.
Only use an engineer who appears on the Gas Safe Register and who can show an identity card to prove it-to install, repair, and service gas appliances The Gas Safe Register is the official list of businesses and engineers who are competent and qualified to do gas work. To be listed on the register, engineers need to hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate competence. Registration must be renewed every year and qualifications updated every five years. The Gas Safe Register also conducts inspections of the work of registered engineers.
Gas meter safety inspections are important. We need to make sure your meter is working properly – if it’s old or damaged, it could be dangerous and it’s our responsibility to carry out a check if any risks are detected and reported. This will include a visual inspection of the gas supply surrounding the meter point. This is the point at which gas enters your home – our meter safety inspection checks that it’s in good condition and safe to use. We also check that the emergency cut off valve is accessible and working properly, in case you need to stop the gas supply in an emergency. Read more info at CP7 Gas Inspections.
When things go wrong, gas can leak out of appliances and cause fire, explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning. To avoid dangerous gas leaks, all gas appliances should be fitted, maintained and serviced by qualified and Gas Safe registered professionals only. Whilst it’s important to have a professional tradesperson install and service your gas appliances, there are a number of checks you can make yourself and precautions you can take to make your home gas safe.