Statutory compliance
Gas safety compliance
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require gas appliances, fittings and flues to be maintained in a safe condition by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Landlords must arrange a gas safety check every 12 months and keep the record; for commercial plant, annual servicing is the accepted standard of maintenance.
The law behind it
- Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
What is due and when
| Check | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Gas safety check (landlord appliances) | Every 12 months, record kept for two years |
| Commercial boiler and plant service | Annually, by a Gas Safe registered engineer |
| Commercial catering gas interlock and ventilation checks | Annually |
Only engineers on the Gas Safe Register may legally work on gas appliances.
Official source: HSE — Gas safety. This page summarises the guidance; it is not legal advice.
Have it handled
We schedule, carry out and record these checks as part of mechanical and electrical maintenance, with every certificate held in one compliance record.
Other statutory obligations
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