Gas & Electrical

Safety Regulations

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998

It is the responsibility of the Landlord to verify that all gas appliances, flues and pipe work comply with the Regulations and that annual inspections are carried out and certified by a CORGI registered engineer. This safety certificate should either be supplied to the tenant upon occupation or within 28 days of the inspection if they are already in residence. If no certificate is forthcoming then we reserve the right to arrange one at the Landlord’s expense as we must always hold an up to date certificate on file.

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994

Under this Regulation Landlords should ensure that all electrical appliances, plugs, sockets, wiring and the electrical supply are safe and will not cause danger. They must also comply with all statutory requirements. Whilst there is no current legal requirement for Landlords to arrange an annual safety check of electrical equipment, the legislation falls under the general Consumer Protection Act 1987, and as such Landlords must demonstrate that it is safe. However, we would strongly recommend arranging an annual inspection as death or injury resulting from faulty electrical equipment could lead to the Landlord being prosecuted. Instruction booklets should also be supplied with electrical equipment to minimise the risk of misuse by the tenant.