Essential Compliance for Landlords & Peace of Mind for Homeowners
Whether you are a landlord fulfilling your legal obligations or a homeowner ensuring your family’s safety, a Gas Safety Certificate (often called a CP12) is the industry standard for gas health. Our Gas Safe registered engineers provide thorough inspections to ensure your boiler, cookers, and fires are operating safely.
Landlord Legal Requirements
In the UK, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 state that landlords are legally responsible for the gas safety of their tenants.
Annual Checks: You must have a gas safety check carried out every 12 months.
Record Keeping: You must provide a copy of the Gas Safety Record to your current tenants within 28 days of the check, or to new tenants before they move in.
What’s Covered: All gas appliances, flues, and pipework provided for tenants must be checked.
What Happens During the Inspection?
Our engineers perform a series of mechanical and safety tests, including:
Tightness Testing: Checking the entire gas system for leaks.
Burner Pressure & Gas Rate: Ensuring appliances are burning gas at the correct rate.
Flue Flow Test: Confirming that harmful combustion by-products (like Carbon Monoxide) are being removed safely.
Ventilation Check: Making sure there is adequate air supply for the appliances to operate.
Safety Devices: Testing that all cut-off and flame-failure devices are functional.
Why Homeowners Should Get a Certificate
While not a legal mandate for homeowners, a Gas Safety Certificate is highly recommended:
Selling Your Home: Having a current CP12 can speed up the “Home Report” or conveyancing process.
Safety First: It is the most effective way to detect silent threats like Carbon Monoxide.
Efficiency: A safe appliance is often a more efficient one, potentially lowering your energy bills.
Essential Gas Safety Compliance for Sussex Landlords
If you rent out a property in the UK, ensuring the safety of your tenants is your most important legal responsibility. At Heating Sussex we provide professional Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) to homeowners and letting agents across Brighton, Eastbourne, Worthing, and the surrounding areas.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers perform meticulous inspections to ensure your property meets all current UK safety regulations, giving both you and your tenants total peace of mind.
What is Included in a CP12 Inspection?
A Gas Safety Record (commonly known as a CP12) is not just a piece of paper; it is a comprehensive safety check. During our visit, we inspect:
1) Gas Appliances: Detailed safety checks on boilers, gas cookers, hobs, and gas fires.
2) Pipework & Fittings: Ensure the gas supply is sound and leak-free.
3) Flue & Ventilation: Verify that harmful combustion gases are being safely exhausted from the building.
4) Safety Devices: Test that all cut-off valves and safety controls are fully operational.
Why Choose Heating Sussex for Your Certification?
1) Local Reliability: We understand the Sussex rental market and work flexibly around your tenants’ schedules.
2) Expertise: Our engineers are fully qualified to inspect all domestic gas appliances.
3) Digital Records: We provide clear, digital certificates that are easy to share with tenants and store for your records.
4) Automatic Reminders: Never miss a deadline. We can add you to our annual reminder service so your property always remains compliant.
Landlord Tip: You are legally required to provide a copy of the Gas Safety Record to your current tenants within 28 days of the check, and to new tenants before they move in.