All gas and electrical appliances and installations in rented accommodation should be tested and certified safe on an ANNUAL basis. In an event of an accident you as a Landlord must be able to prove that all appliances were safe.
The following safety inspections will provide you with the necessary checks to comply with both gas and electric regulations:
IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT A GAS SAFETY CHECK IS CARRIED OUT BEFORE A TENANCY COMMENCES AND RE-TESTED EVERY YEAR.
Gas Inspection & certificate (corgi safety check CP12) : £75 +VAT
Inspection and test of the gas appliances, ie. gas boiler, cooker and gas fires. Identifies the presence of any gas leaks or poisonous carbon monoxide.
A suitably qualified GAS SAFE registered contractor will carry out the inspection and the check will allow you to comply with the regulations found under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 & Subsequent Amendments. A certificate will be provided.
£75 + vat (£88.13 total)
Electrical Inspection and Certificate : £87 +vat
A visual and functional inspection of up to six domestic appliances and an earth loop test to 10% of the sockets within the property.
* PAT test - upto 6 x electrical appliances
* Visual & functional inspection or fixed wiring. Includes;
- check for exposed wiring, signs of scorching or over heating, broken sockets or light switches
- check existence of bonding & earthing.
- Test RCD & check 10% sockets for earth loop impedance
A qualified engineer will carry out the inspection and this check will allow you to comply with the regulations found under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994. A certificate will be provided.
£87 + vat (£102.23 total)
Gas Inspection + Electrical Inspection : £140 +vat
Both of the above inspections will be carried out at the same time by a qualified engineer. This will allow you save both time and money. A certificate will be provided.
£140 + vat (£165 total)
Energy Performance Certificates and Further information
Please remember from 1 October 2008 it became a legal requirement for a landlord to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when renting out a building. Please visit our EPC section for further information.
For further information on Safety Regulations/checks please download the below document and visit our Confused? information page on this web site:
Click on the link below to download Safety Notes document
 SAFETY_REGULATIONS.pdf bytes
Please also use the following Government web site links for latest guidance:
http://www.communities.gov.uk
http://www.directgov.uk
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