What is a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)?

A Landlord Gas Safety Certificate, also known as a CP12, is a legal document that confirms a rental property’s gas appliances, fittings, and flues are safe and compliant with UK gas safety regulations. It is issued following an inspection by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Why Do You Need a CP12 Certificate?

If you are a landlord, obtaining a CP12 certificate is essential for:

  • Complying with legal requirements under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998

  • Ensuring tenant safety by preventing gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other hazards

  • Avoiding legal penalties and potential fines

  • Maintaining a safe and habitable property

Who Needs a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate?

Landlords must renew the CP12 certificate annually and provide tenants with a copy within 28 days of the inspection.

A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) is legally required if you:

Rent out a residential property with gas appliances

Manage Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

Provide gas-powered heating, boilers, cookers, or other appliances in your rental property

What Does a Gas Safety Inspection Cover?

Our Gas Safe registered engineer will check:

Appliances 
Check 

Gas appliances for proper operation and safety

Ventilation 
Check 

Ventilation and airflow to prevent carbon monoxide buildup

Gas 
Pipework

Gas pipework for leaks or damage

Flues and 
Chimneys 

Flues and chimneys for safe fume expulsion

Frequently Asked Questions

A CP12 is a legal document that confirms all gas appliances, fittings, and flues in a rental property have been checked for safety by a Gas Safe registered engineer1

Landlords must obtain a new CP12 certificate annually, within 12 months of the previous inspection

The inspection covers all gas appliances, fittings, and flues in the property. It includes checks for gas tightness, proper combustion, and the functionality of safety devices

Only Gas Safe registered engineers are legally allowed to carry out the inspection and issue a CP12 certificate

The certificate includes the inspection date, property address, description of tested appliances, test results, any faults found, and the engineer’s details

Landlords must provide a copy of the CP12 to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection and to new tenants before they move in

Landlords must keep records of gas safety checks for at least two years

Failure to obtain a CP12 certificate can result in hefty fines, legal action, and potential liability for gas-related incidents in the property

Yes, you can provide an electronic copy of the CP12 to your tenants, as long as they agree to receive it in this format

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