Gas appliances that have been supplied by the landlord in tenanted accommodation are, by law, required to be tested and certified on an annual basis.

The following checks will be carried out to ensure the appliance is safe to use:

• Appliance operating pressure or heat input, or where necessary both
• Correct operation of safety devices
• Ensure adequate ventilation is available where required
• Visual examination of the flue system
• Where applicable, results of a flue flow test
• Where applicable, results of a spillage test (emissions)
• Ensure flue termination is satisfactory
• The appliance is safe to use

On completion of the above safety checks the gas operative will accurately record the findings on the Landlord/Homeowner Gas Safety Record. This document is in 3 parts. One to be kept by the Landlord, one to be issued to the tenants and the third to be kept by the gas operative. These records must be kept for 2 years.