What the law requires
Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 you must:
- Have every gas appliance and flue checked for safety every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Give the tenant a copy of the record within 28 days of the check, and to new tenants before they move in.
- Keep records for at least two years.
- Maintain gas pipework, appliances and flues in a safe condition.
Penalties
Unlimited fines and, in serious cases, imprisonment. A missing gas safety record also undermines a possession claim.
In LIS
Upload the CP12 against the property as a Gas safety certificate. Reminders fire before expiry and the property shows as non-compliant if the record lapses.