Guidance for landlords and agents in Eastbourne on applying for a property licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Part 10 of the HMO licence application form covers gas installations.
Safety Checks of Gas Appliances
You must supply, with your licence application, a copy of the current gas safety certificate(s) covering all gas appliances in the property.
You are required to have all appliances checked annually by a qualified contractor registered with Gas Safe. You can find all registered self-employed people and businesses on the Gas Safe Register website using the link from this page, or you can call 0800 408 5500.
The most common gas appliance in many properties is the central heating boiler, which provides hot water and/or heating. All associated fittings, including flues, are deemed to be included in the appliance.
Wall mounted individual gas heaters need checking, as well as ovens and hobs, and anything else that uses gas as its power source.
Landlords Duties
The Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998 specify that it is the duty of landlords of relevant premises to ensure that all gas appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants are safe.
You must arrange safety checks on an annual basis and provide the council with copies – only certificates produced by bona fide Gas Safe Registered Gas Installers will be acceptable.
The legal requirement to have annual gas safety checks carried out applies to all rented accommodation, not just licensed properties.
For more information on gas safety, go to our links to other websites, or call the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Gas Safety Advice Line on 0800 300 363.
