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The
following information is provided as a guide only. It's purpose is to
raise your awareness to gas safety. No liability will be accepted by this
website for inaccuracy, error or advice contain herein. You are advised to
seek legal or expert confirmation wherever necessary.
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I
have not seen a copy of any safety check record - what should I do?
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I
have asked to see a copy of the safety check record, but the landlord
has failed to provide this - what should I do?
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Can
my flue be installed facing the house next door?
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How
do I find a CORGI registered installer?
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How
do I check if the installer is CORGI registered?
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What
is the responsibility of letting/estate agents?
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Do
I need an annual safety check for a fire/cooker under 1 year old (under
guarantee)?
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WHAT
IF AN APPLIANCE FAILS THE SAFETY CHECK?
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WHAT
ACTION DO I TAKE IN THE EVENT OF A GAS ESCAPE?
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WHAT
HAPPENS IF I DON'T MAINTAIN MY TENANTS' GAS APPLIANCES?
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Are
there any signs or tips that will help me stay safe?
Q. I
have not seen a copy of any safety check record - what should I do?
A. Ask
to see a copy of the safety check record, the landlord must show this to
you by law. Ensure the safety checks have been carried out by a CORGI
registered installer.
Alternatively,
you may write
to your landlord requesting sight of
the safety check record.
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Q. I
have asked to see a copy of the safety check record, but the landlord has
failed to provide this - what should I do?
A.
Call the HSE CO Gas safety advice line: 0800 300363 for further
advice.
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Q.
Can my flue
be installed facing the house next door?
A. The
regulations prohibit the installation of a flue that is not placed in a
position allowing safe dispersal of the combustion gases. It should be
installed in a position that prevents anyone from coming into contact with
the combustion gases.
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Q. How
do I check if the installer is CORGI registered?
A.
They should be able to provide you with a current CORGI registration
certificate, or a CORGI ID card. This contains relevant details of the
installer, including their CORGI registration number and the sort of work
they are competent to carry out, but if you are in doubt you can always
check by phoning CORGI on 01256 372300.
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There needs to be a contract between the landlord and the agent
clearly specifying safety checks and maintenance duties are met and
records kept.
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A.
No, however, the Gas
Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
require appliances to be maintained in a safe condition whatever their
age. They also place duties on gas installers to ensure that any gas
appliance is installed so that it does not constitute a danger to any
person. Similarly, they must ensure that the flue serving the appliance is
suitable and safe.
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The
safety check record will contain details of any defect identified and
remedial action taken. You must ensure that any safety defect is rectified
(by a CORGI-registered
gas installer) before the equipment is used again. It is an offence to
use, or allow the use, of a gas appliance you know to be unsafe, In no
circumstances should you reconnect an appliance that you have been told is
unsafe, which has either been isolated or disconnected for safety reasons,
until the fault has been rectified.
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If you smell gas, or suspect there is a gas escape, you should
immediately shut off the gas supply and contact the
Gas
Emergency Freephone Number 0800 111 999
If you provide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for use by a tenant in
premises other than a building, e.g. a caravan or holiday home park, you
must discuss emergency arrangements with your LPG supplier and agree what
action to take in case of a gas escape or emission of carbon monoxide from
any LPG appliance.
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Failure to do so may result in loss of life. Not only that, you risk
being prosecuted, and this could result in you facing a maximum penalty of
£5000 for each offence. If this case is then referred to the Crown Court
the maximum penalty may be an unlimited fine and possibility of
imprisonment.
If you need further advice about any of the gas safety issues mentioned
here, ring the HSE Gas Safety Advice Line 0800 300 363.
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Q.
Are there any signs or tips that will help me stay safe?
A.
Yes -
Tips on Gas Appliances
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Never
use a gas appliance if you think it does not work correctly.
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Look
for yellow or orange flames, soot or stains around the
appliance, and pilot light which continually blow out.
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Never
cover an appliance or block the air vents.
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Never
block or obstruct any fixed ventilation grills or air bricks.
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Never
install draft exclusion or double glazing windows to a room with
a gas appliance in it without providing suitable alternative
ventilation.
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Never
block or cover outside flues.
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