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Gas safety checks before winter: the HSE's guidance
The HSE's winter guidance arrived alongside a prosecution every landlord should read.
What happened
A landlord was sentenced after gas safety checks weren't carried out at a rented property for eight years. A tenant and her five children lived there.
The guidance
Before the heating season, the HSE reminds landlords and businesses to get appliances checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer, make sure flues and ventilation are clear, and fit carbon monoxide alarms.
Our advice
Book heating services for autumn. If you're not sure when your last check was, call us and we'll look at the paperwork with you.
Want us to check your site?
Call 0161 427 0541 for free advice, or run the compliance checker.