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Borough of Hammersmith/Fulham prosecuted by HSE over gas safety failures
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The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has been fined £83,600 for failing to arrange annual safety checks on gas appliances in tenanted accommodation.
The local authority is required by law to arrange annual checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer and keep and maintain gas safety records for all the properties it provides in its capacity as a landlord.
However, an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed it failed to provide adequate certification for appliances in scores of properties under its control between April 2008 and July 2010.
Westminster Magistrates' Court heard today (11 July) that HSE uncovered the failings after a tenant at Stewarts Lodge, a multi-occupancy emergency hostel, complained that a gas safety certificate wasn't available."
The Council were charged with 9 breaches of the Regs, with a further 14 TIC. The report continues:
"..........The local authority pleaded guilty to all nine breaches and was fined a total of £83,600 and ordered to pay full costs of £15,553."
(My bolding.)
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Hope there is some disciplinary action/personal responsibility being taken for such glaring omissions by Council staff
The local authority is required by law to arrange annual checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer and keep and maintain gas safety records for all the properties it provides in its capacity as a landlord.
However, an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed it failed to provide adequate certification for appliances in scores of properties under its control between April 2008 and July 2010.
Westminster Magistrates' Court heard today (11 July) that HSE uncovered the failings after a tenant at Stewarts Lodge, a multi-occupancy emergency hostel, complained that a gas safety certificate wasn't available."
The Council were charged with 9 breaches of the Regs, with a further 14 TIC. The report continues:
"..........The local authority pleaded guilty to all nine breaches and was fined a total of £83,600 and ordered to pay full costs of £15,553."
(My bolding.)
Source
Hope there is some disciplinary action/personal responsibility being taken for such glaring omissions by Council staff
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