Compliance · 5 min read
Gas safety responsibilities for business owners and landlords
What the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require, and what happens when they're ignored.
The short version
If you own or manage commercial premises or let property, you must have every gas appliance checked for safety every year, and keep the certificate. Pipework must be kept in a safe condition.
What's at stake
Non-compliance can mean fines, prosecution and even prison. Insurers can also refuse claims after a fire if gas safety records aren't in order, as happened after the Ashton Market fire.
What good looks like
An annual inspection of every appliance, a gas tightness test at least every five years, written records kept on file, and a contractor who reminds you before anything is due.
How we help
With over two decades in business and 17 Gas Safe registered engineers, we track your due dates, call you when servicing is due and keep a full service history that satisfies Health & Safety rules and your insurer.
Call 0161 427 0541 for free advice, or run the compliance checker.