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The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended
specifically deal with the installation, maintenance and use of gas appliances,
fittings and flues in domestic and certain commercial premises. They place duties on landlords to ensure that gas appliances, fittings and flues provided
Gas safety checks - who needs them?
Gas safety checks - who needs them?
You must ensure that any gas appliances (permanent or portable), and gas flues that you own and provide for use by your tenants have regular gas safety checks.
For more information see Regulation (36)(1) of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998
Gas safety checks are needed by:
Landlords Housing associations Local authorities Hotels and B&Bs Colleges Boarding schools Hostels
In hotels and B&Bs, you must arrange an annual gas safety check for any gas appliances serving guest accommodation even if it is sited away from the guest accommodation.