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Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998These Regulations came into force in 1998. The Regulations are made under the Health and Safety Work Act 1974. The purpose of the Regulation is to ensure that appliances and fittings are fitted safely and check every 12 months. The Regulations apply to all gas appliances owned by the Landlord or any pipe work which directly or indirectly services the premises or rental property.What are the Regulations?

1. All Landlords must ensure maintenances of all gas fittings and flues in a safe condition.
2. Each appliance and flue must be checked for safety within 12 months of installation and at intervals of not less than 12 months of the first safety check. (Best practice is to check all properties prior to the first letting, even if newly built).
3. Records must be kept for 2 years by the Landlord or letting agent, from the date of each safety check, including:
   1. Address of premises inspected
   2. Date of inspection
   3. Name and address of Landlord or Letting Agent
   4. Name and signature of person carrying out inspection
   5. Inspector’s or their employer’s CORGI registration number
   6. Description and location of each appliance
   7. Nature of any defect discovered, the remedial actions taken
   8. Statement that person carrying out safety check examined the effectiveness of any flue; supply of combustion air; operating pressure or heat input or both; safe functioning of any appliance

1. Tenants at the property must be given a copy of the Gas Safety Inspection certificate or record within 28 days of the inspection, or new tenants with 28 days of taking up residence.
2. Landlords must ensure that suitable qualified CORGI registered installers carry out inspections and repairs undertaken.