Question 1

What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate or CP12?

Accepted Answer

The official document provided following the check is a Landlord Gas Safety Record. It is commonly referred to as a Gas Safety Certificate or CP12. It records the gas appliances and flues checked, the results and details of the Gas Safe registered engineer who carried out the inspection.

Question 2

How often does a landlord need a gas safety check?

Accepted Answer

Landlords must arrange a gas safety check every year for relevant gas appliances and flues provided for tenants.Checks can also be arranged up to two months before the existing deadline while retaining the original annual renewal date, subject to the applicable record-keeping requirements.

Question 3

What does a landlord gas safety check cover?

Accepted Answer

The engineer checks relevant landlord-supplied gas appliances and flues for safe operation and records the results. Any gas safety defects identified will be explained and appropriate action advised.

Question 4

When do I need to give the gas safety record to my tenant?

Accepted Answer

Existing tenants should receive a copy of the latest Landlord Gas Safety Record within 28 days of the check. A new tenant should receive the latest record before their tenancy starts.

Question 5

How long should landlords keep gas safety records?

Accepted Answer

Landlords should normally keep gas safety check records for at least two years. Additional record-keeping may be necessary when using the early-check flexibility that allows the original annual renewal date to be retained.

Question 6

Is a Landlord Gas Safety Check the same as a boiler service?

Accepted Answer

No. A Landlord Gas Safety Check and a boiler service are different. A gas safety check focuses on the safety of gas appliances and flues, while servicing involves maintenance and condition checks specifically for the boiler.

Question 7

What happens if a gas appliance is found to be unsafe?

Accepted Answer

If an appliance or installation is identified as unsafe, it must not continue to be used where the Gas Safe engineer has advised that it should be isolated or disconnected. We will explain the issue and the next steps. If the fault relates to the boiler, we can advise whether boiler repair work is required before it can be used safely again.

Question 8

Do landlords in Scotland need carbon monoxide alarms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scottish requirements include carbon monoxide alarms in rooms containing a fixed carbon-fuelled appliance, such as a gas boiler or fire, or where a flue passes through the room. Appliances used solely for cooking are excluded from this particular requirement.