Gas Safety Certificates – Available from £45.00 + vat
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 specifically deal with the duties of Landlords to ensure that gas appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants' use are safe for use.
Remember, safety checks not only form part of your legal requirements, they ensure that appliances are working correctly and guard against the dangers of carbon monoxide.
Landlords who have breached the gas safety laws and put lives at risk have faced tough sentencing recently in the courts and will continue to do so. Their punishment sends a clear warning to anyone else tempted to break the law and is undoubtedly helping crack down on illegal gas works.
Electrical Safety Certificates – Available from £75.00 + vat
There is no statutory requirement to have annual safety checks on electrical equipment as there is with gas, but it is advisable for landlords to have periodic checks done by a qualified electrician. If you let property you must ensure that the electrical system and all appliances supplied are safe - failure to comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 and the The Consumer Protection Act 1987 is a criminal offence and may result in:
- A fine of £5,000 per item not complying
- Six month's imprisonment
- Possible manslaughter charges in the event of deaths
- The Tenant may also sue you for civil damages
- Your property insurance may be invalidated
These regulations are enforced by the Health & Safety Executive.
We strongly recommend you have a full service at the same time, which can pick up potential problems/repairs avoiding another call out at a later date.
Please call 01482 842802 to discuss rates and services in further details or alternatively email info@rapidgas.net
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