You may have heard the term Gas Safety Certificate or CP12, particularly if you’re a landlord or have recently bought a property. Here’s what it is, who needs one and what it involves.
What is a Gas Safety Certificate?
A Gas Safety Certificate, formally known as a CP12, is a document issued by a Gas Safe registered engineer after they have inspected and tested all the gas appliances and fittings in a property. It confirms that everything is operating safely and within the correct parameters.
A CP12 covers items such as:
- The boiler
- Gas fires and wall heaters
- Gas hobs and cookers
- Gas pipework and connections
- Flues and ventilation
Is it a legal requirement?
For landlords, yes. Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords are legally required to have all gas appliances in a rented property inspected by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months. A copy of the certificate must be provided to tenants within 28 days of the inspection.
For homeowners, there is no legal requirement to have a Gas Safety Certificate, but it is strongly advisable, particularly when buying a property, moving into a new home or if appliances haven’t been checked for some time.
Who can carry out the inspection?
Only a Gas Safe registered engineer is legally permitted to carry out gas safety inspections and issue a CP12. You can verify any engineer’s registration on the Gas Safe Register website.
All of our engineers at MS HEATING AND PLUMBING are Gas Safe registered. We carry out gas safety inspections for landlords and homeowners across Birmingham and Solihull. If you need a certificate arranged, give us a call and we’ll get it booked in for you.
