Gas safety checks have been required by landlords, employers and self-employed persons since 1998, in accordance with the The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
Gas, when burned improperly, produces excess carbon monoxide and can kill within hours. One of the things that makes carbon monoxide so dangerous is that it has neither a smell or a taste. This, combined with the fact that carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are easily confused with just being tired, makes carbon monoxide deadly.
By having regular Gas Safety Certificates conducted in Kidderminster, you are reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and other dangers, like flammable gas incidents, in your area.
Do you need a Gas Safety Certificate?
Gas Safety Certificates are required by many different people and buildings, if you meet one of the following criteria then you will need one:
- Landlords of both domestic and commercial properties
- Employers
- Hotels, B&Bs and hostels
- Housing associations
- Colleges and boarding schools
- Local authorities
If there is no gas supply to the property or the lease is longer than 7 years, then the landlord is exempt from the Gas Safety Certificate requirement.