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Private landlords must have a valid CORGI Gas Safety Certificate for all gas equipment in the accommodation that is rented out. Gas Safety Certificates can only be given by CORGI registered gas engineers and are valid for 12 months. Before issuing a Gas Safety Certificate, the engineer will first check gas supply, gas appliances, gas flues and ventilation. If any problems are identified, the landlord must get a CORGI registered gas engineer to carry out any necessary works. The engineer has the power to seal off any faulty equipment or request the gas company to cut supply to the property should it be deemed necessary.
New Boilers and Installations
All new gas appliances installed since 1998 in bedrooms, bedsits, bathrooms or shower rooms have to be 'room sealed'. This means that the gas burning system is sealed off from the room. New appliances must also be fitted by registered CORGI gas engineers
If a landlord does not have a valid Gas Safety Certificate or does not do works required, the Health and Safety Executive has the power to prosecute. Failure to follow gas safety requirements is a criminal offence and may be punished by fines or imprisonment.