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Annual requirements, legal obligations, and CP12 certificates
- When gas inspections are required
- Landlord legal responsibilities
- CP12 certificate requirements
- Tenant access and documentation
Installation requirements and landlord responsibilities since 2015
- Legal requirements since Oct 2015
- Proper installation locations
- Landlord vs tenant responsibilities
- Penalties for non-compliance
Life-saving detection and new 2022 legal requirements
- New requirements since Oct 2022
- Proper positioning guidelines
- Emergency response procedures
- Health effects and prevention
Most Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often
When should a gas inspection be done?
Every 12 months. It can be done up to 2 months before its due date and still keep the original due date.
When was it compulsory to need a smoke alarm for rented properties?
October 1st, 2015
Can I be fined if I don't have a CO alarm?
Yes up to £5000
Do I need to give the tenant a copy of the gas certificate?
Yes, you will need to send a copy of the certificate to the tenants within 28 days.
Key Safety Information
Required every 12 months for rental properties. CP12 certificates must be provided to tenants.
Mandatory on every floor since October 2015. Tested during gas inspections.
Required since October 2022. Must be 1-3m from gas appliances at head height.
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