Gas Safety Certificate

[Deleted User]

Am I reading this right that the boiler is unsafe to use?



I moved into this property on the 4th Oct, took the gas safety certificate for granted. Tonight I'm going through all the paperwork in detail and realised that the boiler has "No" in the safe to use column.

The landlord and agent have made no mention of this to me and as a result I've been using the boiler. There are no notices on it.

Either way I'm contacting the agent tomorrow but just can't believe that they've let me move in with an unsafe appliance without actually mentioning it.

davidmcn

Unless it's been sorted since that certificate was done?

G_M

Is the label still on the boiler?



The 'casing not to current standards' is not a major issue - standards change all the time. 'Emissions high' could be an issue, though I note that there's a CO alarm which was tested and passed, so if that is not going off you should be fine.


But as David says, chances are the issue has been remedied. Check tomorrow.

[Deleted User]

Thanks, yes I'm hoping it is an oversight and the wrong certificate has been issued.

No label on the boiler.

Not using it for now anyway and won't until I get a valid certificate.

G_M

You have a valid certificate.


If the issues are remedied you don't need another certificate.

buggy_boy

Its not exactly clear why the boiler is unsafe, its best to go back to the gas safe engineer and ask them to explain why it is not safe and if not an admin mistake understand what is needed to fix the issue, otherwise reissue the gas safety certificate.

[Deleted User]

G_M wrote: »

You have a valid certificate.


If the issues are remedied you don't need another certificate.

What do you mean by "valid certificate"? I'm sure it is valid but it clearly says the boiler is not safe to use and has nothing stating that it has been rectified.

Presumably there should be some proof that the issues are remedied that can be provided to me otherwise any landlord can issue a certificate that says unsafe appliance and claim it has been fixed without proof?

HampshireH

He means you have to be provided legally with a cert. Which you have.

However when a fix is done you should also have had a new document showing the appliance is safe to use.

Definately speak to the estate agent/landlord.

G_M

The law requires an annual safety test, with a report issued. You have had a safety test done and a report issued. A 2nd test and report is not required.

Of course, the faults identified need to be rectified, and once this is done (with appropriate paperwork showing that work) then you are safe and the LL is compliant.

So yes, as already discussed, you need to speak to the LL and see whether the work has indeed been done, and request paperwork.

But my point was that a new safety inspection and report is not required.


edit: The HSE guidance for tenants here says:

The gas safety check record is a record of the results of the checks carried out for the annual gas safety check. It should be issued on completion of the checks and not delayed even if concerns are found and or until necessary remedial action has been taken.
The record is a ‘living document’ and landlords should supplement it with records of any follow up action taken (if required). This would provide a full record of the gas safety within the property.

If you want a gas engineer's view of your report, try posting here as lots of engineers hang out there.