At Eden Mechanical & Electrical, we believe safety isn’t just a box to tick it’s essential for protecting people, property, and peace of mind.
One of the most important ways to ensure your home or rental property is safe and compliant is through a Gas Safety Check (Gas Safety Certificate, also known as a CP12). But what exactly is it, and who needs one?
In this post, we’ll cover:
What a Gas Safety Certificate involves
Who is legally required to get one
How often they should be carried out
Why Eden Mechanical & Electrical’s Gas Safe engineers in Hertfordshire are the trusted choice for compliance and peace of mind
A Gas Safety Certificate (sometimes called a CP12) is a formal record confirming that a property’s gas appliances, flues, and pipework have been inspected and deemed safe. It’s designed to:
Identify any gas leaks or safety hazards
Check that appliances are operating efficiently and safely
Ensure compliance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
Recommend any remedial action if needed
Only a qualified Gas Safe–registered engineer can carry out these checks like the experts at Eden Mechanical & Electrical.
Since 1996 all landlords in the UK must arrange an annual landlord gas safety check for every rental property. This includes:
Inspection of all gas appliances flues and pipework
Issuing a Gas Safety Record (CP12) every 12 months
Providing tenants with a copy within 28 days
Keeping records for a minimum of 2 years
Non compliance can result in heavy fines and even imprisonment.
Although homeowners aren’t legally required to get a Gas Safety Certificate it’s strongly advised to book a yearly gas safety check:
As part of regular maintenance
When buying or selling a property
If you suspect a fault with an appliance
Employers and commercial landlords must ensure that all gas appliances in their premises are safe and compliant. An annual commercial gas safety inspection demonstrates due diligence and helps avoid legal penalties while protecting staff and visitors.
Rented homes (landlords)
Every 12 months (legal requirement)
Domestic homes (owner occupied)
Recommended annually
Commercial properties
Annually
Public buildings (schools, offices etc.)
Annually
Local Gas Safe engineers in Hertfordshire
Fully qualified insured and experienced
Experts in domestic commercial and landlord gas safety checks
Clear jargon free reports and certificates
Fast reliable service with honest advice
We make the gas safety certificate process straightforward affordable and fully compliant giving you confidence that your property is safe.
Whether you’re a landlord needing a CP12 gas safety certificate a homeowner looking for peace of mind or a business owner staying compliant Eden Mechanical & Electrical is here to help.
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📞 Contact us today to book your Gas Safety Check in Hertfordshire or request a free quote.