GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATES (INTRODUCTION)

Every year approximately 30 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues which have not been properly installed or maintained. Many others also suffer ill health. When gas does not burn properly, as with other fuels such as coal, wood or oil, excess carbon monoxide is produced, which is extremely poisonous.

You are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if:

• Your appliance was poorly installed;
  
• Your appliance is not working properly;
  
• Your appliance has not been checked for
  
• safety or maintained regularly;
  
• There is not enough fresh air in the room;
  
• Your chimney or flue become blocked; or
  
• You allow an engineer who is not on the
  
• Gas Safe Register to install or maintain
  
• your appliance(s).

Obtaining a Gas Safety Certificate will ensure that a competent engineer will carry out any relevant safety checks ensuring that human lives are not put at risk.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE & THEIR DUTIES IN RELATION TO A GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATE?

Residential landlords or their agents are responsible for the safety of tenants under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 enforced by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). The Regulations deal with the duties of landlords to ensure that gas installations, appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants are safe.

• Have a safety check carried out on all gas appliances and flues annually, or within 12 months before the start of a new tenancy;
  
• Check gas installations and appliances immediately before the start of any new tenancy, even if a safety certificate is still current;
  
• Keep a record of each safety check for 2 years - the installer will explain this.
  
• Give a copy of the safety check report to each existing tenant within 28 days of the safety check, or to new tenants before occupation..

The standard penalty for noncompliance is a £6,000 fine for each item and/or 6 months imprisonment.

OUR SERVICES

AT CEC Gas Safety we specialise in producing Gas Safety Certificates throughout London.

We are progressively becoming London's leading Gas and Safety certificates providers with a clientele ranging from private landlords, exclusive property managers and housing associations.

We are recognised as experts in this market and can offer a service tailored specifically to our clients’ requirements.

Our team have over 15 years of experience in servicing both professional landlords and small private investors in the property industry and will use this experience to ensure an efficient and friendly service.

We recognise that reliability and efficiency are of the utmost importance to our clients and have made these qualities the hallmark of our service.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE & THEIR DUTIES IN RELATION TO A GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATE?

Our operation managers regulary inspect our accredited engineers work to ensure quality control and satisfactory results. In addition, our staff receive regular updates and training, in accordance with the latest health and safety requirements.

• All our assessors are accredited, professional and friendly.
  
• We have a dedicated team answering your calls to make the process smooth and personal.
  
• We carry full employer’s and public liability insurance.
  
• We guarantee to generate your report within 24 hours of the site visit.

PRICES

We offer Gas Safety Certificates for a flat fee of £65+VAT.

This includes the relevant safety checks of up to two appliances. Each additional appliance will be charged at £10 plus VAT.