Gas Safety Certificates are essential for any home that you are moving into. They guarantee that all gas appliances in a property are operating safely and that no one in a home is being put in the line with potential danger. The team at East Midlands Boiler Servicing LTD have explained all there is to know about Gas Safety Certificates in this blog post...
The history behind Gas Safety Certificates
The Gas safety certificate was created in response to the rising demand for gas appliances in the house, as well as the frequency of faulty installations. Corgi was founded by gas boiler manufacturers and the regulatory board.
After this was established, it was agreed a few years later that all boilers should only be installed by Corgi qualified installers when charging for an installation. Later, the official body in charge of gas safety was transferred to the Gas Safe registry. This regulation was enacted in response to the many gas leak explosions that occurred around the United Kingdom. Furthermore, flue emissions and carbon monoxide poisoning are exceedingly harmful. Furthermore, boilers and the methods by which they were vented evolved and grew more sophisticated.
Why is the Gas Safe certificate so important?
Nowadays, natural draught boilers and the space constraints they imposed are no longer an option. These developments have also corresponded with an increase in DIY and homeowners willing to take on the chore of installing their own boiler and tampering with the gas supply.
Manufacturers have actively invested in plumbers to ensure that they are competent in installing their equipment, performing boiler repairs, and serving as an advocate. This is owing to the larger warranties on the appliances because boilers frequently go wrong during installation and might have troubles for the rest of their lives if poorly fitted. Using gas safe specialists to install the boiler can assist avoid boiler breakdown as long as yearly safety inspections and boiler servicing are performed on a regular basis.
The gas safety certificate is a signature from the Gas Safe registered engineer who completed the work stating that the appliance is safe and fulfils contemporary certification standards. This applies to both new and old appliances and will be awarded following a comprehensive assessment and safety tests by a qualified gas installation.
When will a certificate be given/awarded?
A gas safety certificate might be given following a service or just an inspection. Like an MOT for your car, this is an excellent opportunity to receive an all-clear for your boiler and ensure that it is not harmful. It may also indicate an issue that will save you money in the long term by ensuring that you do not go without heating or hot water.
If you own a property and are a landlord, you must have an annual gas safety inspection performed by a competent gas engineer. These regulations are outlined in the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
Landlords must conduct a gas safety check once a year in order to get the Gas Safety Certificate or (CP12), which is a legal obligation and part of the legal duties necessary to rent a property. This also applies to letting agents, and any flaws discovered must be resolved. Landlords should also install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (if the room contains solid fuel-burning appliance).
If you are having a new appliance or boiler installed, check the installer's registration number with the relevant gas safety agency to guarantee compliance. A certified business will also be able to obtain the building rules compliance certificate for your installation. Building codes for boilers are vital not just to guarantee that the installation is safe, but also to ensure that emission restrictions are followed.
