Gas Safety Certificates in Halling

Landlord Gas Safety Requirements in Halling

Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, every landlord with a gas-supplied rental property must arrange an annual inspection of all gas appliances, flues, and pipework by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

The requirements are straightforward:

• Every gas appliance you own in the rental property must be inspected annually
• The CP12 certificate must be shared with your tenant within 28 days and with new tenants before they move in
• Records must be retained for a minimum of two years
• Failure to comply can result in unlimited fines, prosecution, and criminal liability if a gas incident occurs

Our inspection covers:

• Operational testing of every gas appliance — boilers, fires, cookers, water heaters
• Flue integrity and combustion gas discharge testing
• Room ventilation assessment for gas appliance locations
• Visual check of accessible gas pipework
• Safety control and flame failure device testing
• CP12 certificate issued immediately on completion

Gas Safety in Halling's Village Properties

Halling's housing stock creates a variety of gas safety scenarios that our engineers are equipped to handle.

The Victorian workers' cottages in Lower Halling are compact, solidly built properties that were originally heated by coal fires. Gas appliances were retrofitted into these homes during the latter half of the twentieth century, and the quality of the installation work varies. In some cottages, the gas fire sits in the original fireplace opening with the flue gases venting up the existing chimney. These chimney-flued gas appliances require particular attention during the gas safety inspection because chimney liners can deteriorate over time, especially in older buildings where the original chimney was not designed for gas use. Our inspection includes a thorough flue integrity test to ensure that combustion gases are being safely carried to the outside.

The inter-war and post-war housing in Upper Halling has more conventional gas installations, typically a boiler for central heating and hot water. These properties often have cavity walls and standard room layouts, making the gas installation more accessible for inspection. The main concern in these homes is the age of the boiler and connecting pipework, particularly in properties that have not been updated for many years.

The newer housing built on former industrial land along the riverside has modern gas installations that are generally straightforward to inspect. However, even new installations can develop issues — incorrect commissioning, flue terminals positioned too close to opening windows, or boilers installed without proper clearances. Our inspection checks all of these factors.

Halling's proximity to the river creates conditions that can promote damp in some properties, particularly those in Lower Halling. While damp itself is not a gas safety issue, it can contribute to accelerated corrosion of gas pipework and boiler components, making regular inspection all the more important.