Landlords & Agents
Keech Plumbing & Heating offers landlords and property agents a range of fast response plumbing, heating and gas services.
Landlord gas safety certificates (CP12)
In 1996 the government passed a new law that all landlords who rent out property, must have all gas appliances and pipe work checked annually (every 12 months) and must have a certificate to prove it. this is called a landlords gas safety certificate (CP12). You must obtain this from a Gas Safe registered engineer.
What you'll get with a gas safety certificate:
- Your gas appliances will be checked for gas tightness
- If test points available, standing and working pressure will be tested
- Burner pressure and gas rate against the manufactures data plate will be checked
- Checks will be carried out for the provision of all necessary ventilation
- Flue flow will be tested to make sure products of combustion are removed
- All flame failure devices will be checked for satisfactory operation
- Where appropriate checks will be made for physical stability, pressure and effectiveness of stability brackets
- Investigations for any evidence of unsafe operation will be made and repaired
Without completing all of the above checks an appliance can not be issued a gas safety certificate.
Home buyers report
Most surveyors and solicitors will advise their clients to have the gas and plumbing installations tested prior to purchasing a property. This will not only help the buyer make an informed decision, but if any defects are discovered, the purchaser can be aware of the estimated cost of putting it right.
Keech Plumbing & Heating engineers are qualified to carry out gas safety inspections and certification for home owners and perspective purchasers.
The home buyers report will detail:
- Identify heating and hot water type
- Conduct visual inspection of heating and plumbing system
- Check for water leaks
- Check for gas leaks
- Check all radiators work properly
- Check boiler and controls work
- Analyse flue emission levels
- Water pressure, flow rate test and check hot water temperature.
- Check functionality of all system components i.e. pumps, diverter valves etc.
For more information, or to arrange a visit from a qualified plumbing and heating engineer, call us today.