📣 Attention Estate Agents & Property Managers:
Are You Up to Date with Landlord Gas Safety Inspections (CP12)?
When it comes to letting residential property, few legal requirements are as important — or time-sensitive — as the Landlord Gas Safety Inspection, commonly referred to as the CP12 Certificate. Whether you're managing a single property or hundreds across your portfolio, staying on top of these inspections is not just good practice — it's the law.
This blog post is a call to action for estate agents, lettings professionals, and property managers:
🔎 What Is a CP12?
The CP12 certificate (short for CORGI Proforma 12) is now officially known as the Landlord Gas Safety Record (LGSR). It’s a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 for all rented properties with gas appliances or pipework.
Issued annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer, the certificate confirms:
- All gas appliances have been checked
- Flues and chimneys are safe and clear
- Pipework has been tested for leaks
- Appliances are burning fuel correctly
- Adequate ventilation is provided
- Safety devices are operating correctly
🛑 Why This Is Non-Negotiable
Failing to carry out and record an annual gas safety inspection can result in:
- Invalidated landlord insurance
- Fines and enforcement notices
- Prosecution and criminal charges
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In the worst-case scenario: fatal gas incidents and manslaughter charges
In the eyes of the law, “I forgot” is not a valid excuse.
As the managing agent, responsibility may fall on you if your landlord delegates compliance.
🗓️ How Often Is the CP12 Required?
Every 12 months — no exceptions.
You must ensure the inspection is done before the previous certificate expires. Landlords are allowed to have the inspection carried out up to 2 months early, and still preserve the anniversary date under the "MOT style" rules (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 2018 amendment).
📂 What You Must Do as an Agent
If you manage gas safety on behalf of landlords, you must:
- Schedule and track inspection dates for every property
- Use only Gas Safe registered engineers
- Keep copies of certificates for at least 2 years
- Issue a copy of the certificate to tenants within 28 days
- Provide the certificate to new tenants before move-in
🧰 What a Gas Safety Inspection Includes
At Gas-Go Heating, we carry out a thorough inspection including:
- Gas meter and pipework tightness testing
- Boiler flue gas analysis and pressure checks
- Cooker, hob, or gas fire safety checks
- Flue and chimney integrity verification
- Visual inspections for signs of corrosion or unsafe installation
And of course — we issue the certificate immediately after the test.
💼 Why Letting Agents and Property Managers Trust Gas-Go Heating
✔️ Fast, responsive booking system
✔️ Fully qualified Gas Safe engineers
✔️ Same-day digital certificates (CP12)
✔️ Alerts when inspections are due
✔️ Discounts for bulk property portfolios
✔️ Key collection and unattended appointments available
Let us handle compliance so you can focus on managing relationships and growing your portfolio.
⚠️ A Final Word of Caution
Gas safety isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. A poorly maintained boiler or untested appliance could cost lives. If you're responsible for property management, this is one of the most critical services you must stay on top of.
Don’t let gas compliance be an afterthought.
Be proactive, be safe, and be compliant.
📞 Need a reliable Gas Safety partner?
Gas-Go Heating can manage all your CP12 certificates and annual reminders, with zero hassle for your team. Contact us today to schedule inspections across your portfolio.
