Gas safety check

Checked. Tested. Certified.

A gas safety check is a safety inspection of the gas appliances, flues and pipework in a property. For landlords it is a legal requirement every 12 months. For homeowners it is the simplest way to know the gas in your home is safe.

What happens on a gas safety check

1. Meter and controls. The engineer finds the emergency control valve, checks it works and is labelled, and checks the meter.
2. Tightness test. The gas pipework is tested to make sure there are no leaks anywhere in the installation.
3. Each appliance. Every boiler, hob, cooker and gas fire is checked for safe operation, with the operating pressure or heat input recorded.
4. Flues and ventilation. Flue flow and spillage tests are done where needed, and the flue termination and ventilation are checked.
5. Safety devices. Flame failure and other safety devices are checked for correct operation.
6. Alarms. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are tested where fitted.
7. The record. Results go onto your landlord gas safety record, with any defects and the action taken.

See every item on the full gas safety checklist, or look at a sample gas safety record.

Getting ready for your gas safety check

• Make sure the engineer can reach the boiler, gas meter and every gas appliance
• Have the boiler on and the gas supply on
• Clear the cupboard around the boiler and meter
• Tell us about any appliance the tenant owns, so it can be recorded

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