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Gas Safety

Every year in the UK some 30 people are killed and many others are affected by carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty gas installations such as fires and boilers in their homes.

Carbon monoxide is a particularly dangerous gas because you cannot smell it. The symptoms of poisoning are tiredness, drowsiness, headaches and pains in the chest and stomach. People suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning often fall asleep not knowing why they feel tired.

Gas Safety

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998

Landlords are legally required to ensure that any gas appliances, fittings and flues provided for their tenants use are safe. In particular landlords must:

  • Keep records of the checks for at least two years
  • Issue a copy of the CP12 certificate to their tenants

These regulations also apply to owner-occupiers who must:

  • Only allow work to be carried out on their gas appliances by a Gas Safe Registered engineer
  • Not use a gas appliance if they suspect it to be unsafe

In all cases if you suspect that a gas appliance is unsafe you should immediately contact National Grid on 0800 111 999

Safety tips

  • Never use a gas appliance if you think it is not working properly.
  • Poor combustion is characterised by a yellow or orange flame, soot or stains around the appliance and a pilot light that keeps going out.
  • Never cover an appliance or block air vents or outside flues.
  • Never fit draught excluders or double-glazing to rooms containing a gas appliance without providing suitable alternative ventilation.
    For more information on gas safety please contact a member ofthe Planned Maintenance Team on 0300 500 3000.

Do you have a valid Gas Landlord Safety Certificate – have your gas appliances been serviced in the last 12 months?

If your gas appliances have not been serviced in the last 12 months or if you are unsure please contact Smith and Byford on 0800 091 1509 who will be happy to advise and book a Gas Service if needed.

We take our responsibilities for dealing with gas safety very seriously. Failure to let us carry out this check will force us to apply for possession of your home.

PLEASE HELP US TO KEEP YOU SAFE BY ALLOWING OUR ENGINEERS ACCESS

Last modified 09/03/11

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