At Nottingham Boiler Solutions we work with landlords and homeowners to provide gas safety certificates across Nottingham including Mapperley & West Bridgford from our base in Hucknall this is usually done at the same time as a boiler service. But what actually is a gas safety certificate, do you need one? and how do you get one? Our gas engineers have answered all your questions below.
What is a gas safety certificate?
A gas safety certificate (commonly referred to as an LGSR – Landlord Gas Safety Record) is documentation that your gas heating system has been inspected or serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer and is operational. This document is often issued after system work has been performed, though it may also be issued after an annual boiler service and is good for 12 months. Please note that your heating engineer is not legally required to offer you with a gas safe certificate, however, it can be beneficial to request one for your records.
The following information must appear on a certificate:
Information about the tested appliances/pipework and their location.
The outcomes of safety checks and labour
Description of any identified safety concerns from the test
Any pending work that might be necessary
The property’s address and ownership, such as the landlord’s information.
The details of the Gas Safe engineer, their signature, and the date on which the service was performed.
The layout and/or presentation of the document will vary depending on the engineer, but it must have all of the above information to be official. Don’t worry if the format or appearance of the certificate differs from others you’ve seen; as long as it has the required information, it will suffice as evidence of the safety of your appliance.
Do I need a gas safety certificate for my boiler?
As a homeowner, you are not required by law to maintain a valid gas safe certificate. Such regulation applies specifically to landlords, who must guarantee that their properties have the required documentation and verification that all gas appliances are safe, and is intended to safeguard tenants from hazardous surroundings.
However, there are benefits to possessing a gas safety certificate for your house. For instance, when selling your home, potential purchasers may request verification of your system’s safety, which may be easily demonstrated with a certificate. Although it is doubtful that this may hinder the sale of your property, there is always a potential that it will decrease interest in it. Given that many boiler manufacturers demand annual inspections to ensure warranties stay valid, obtaining a certificate for your personal records does not require a great deal of effort.
How do I get a gas safety certificate?
If you don’t already have a gas safety certificate, you’ll need to book a boiler and gas appliance check with a Gas Safe registered engineer like Nottingham Boiler Solutions. Most boilers require an annual inspection to maintain their warranty, so if this is already arranged, you can save money by waiting. You may also plan a one-time boiler service and still acquire a certificate.
When your gas engineer does the inspection, you can request that a certificate be issued upon completion of the job. We advise seeking this in advance to guarantee that the heating engineer is able to offer the gas safety certificate.
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To enquire about our boiler servicing and gas safety certificates, please contact Nottingham Boiler Solutions at 07974 368611 or fill out our quick contact form. Nottingham Boiler Solutions services boilers in Mapperley, Hucknall, and West Bridgford, in addition to the rest of Nottingham.