Services

Animated Water

 

We have found through experience that one of the most common problems associated with plumbing and heating is the unregistered and inexperienced people that do the work.  

It is not only an offence for the operative to carry out an illegal installation, it is also an offence for anyone to knowingly employ someone who is not GAS SAFE registered.

 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICE

We offer a Domestic project management service for plumbing and heating installations, so we work entirely for your benefit, not the contractor. We give you the best advice in our opinion, and guide your own workmen and/or plumbers, regularly checking and supervising on their work, and reporting back to you.

HOUSE PURCHASE REPORTS

If your about to purchase a property, we can carry out an inspection of the heating system and/or the plumbing system.  We do different types of surveys from a visual inspection with a verbal report, to a full test on the entire system (subject to accessibility), with an in-depth written report.

DISPUTES WITH OTHER TRADERS

We offer an expert opinion, advice and if required a written report on problems  associated with bad workmanship, incorrect use of appliances and/or fittings, dangerous installations, etc etc. 

SPECIAL GAS SERVICES

We are approved to Install, Service and Maintain Warm Air Heating / Leisure equipment (Natural Gas BBQs, Patio Heaters and Green House Heaters) / Gas Tumble Dryers

Please contact us to arrange a meeting.

 

LANDLORDS REQUIREMENTS

Keep it legal  
Keep it Gas safe
Keep it 
PLUMBSAFE
UK 


TEL: 0800 610 1212
or
Email:info@plumbsafeuk.com

 
Animated Water

We offer a full landlords package to suit your individual requirements. 

We can carry out complete renovations and decorations as well as issuing the regular safety certification.  

Please contact us for further information, and we will do our utmost to accommodate you!

 

A Guide for gas safety in 
rented accommodation.

 The duties of the landlord 

The current Gas Safety(Installation and Use) Regulations 

1998 are designed to prevent injury from carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and explosions. 

These regulations specify that it is the duty of the landlords to ensure that all gas appliances, associated fittings and flues for the use of tenants are safe. 


If they’re not GAS SAFE registered, they’re not legal 

The law also states that anyone you employ to carry out gas-related work must be registered on the GAS SAFE register. If they are not  registered you as well as the worker may be prosecuted. 

In fact, the GAS SAFE register is presently the only body charged by the government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to maintain a register of competent gas installers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 


What does the law require of you? 

As a landlord,you’re legally required to ensure that: 

• Gas Pipe work, gas appliances and flues provided for tenants are maintained in a good and safe condition. 

• An annual safety check is carried out on each gas appliance and/or flue that you provide for the tenants’ use. 

• Repairs, maintenance, and annual  gas safety checks are always carried out by a GAS SAFE registered installer with the relevant specialist knowledge for the job in hand. 

• You keep a record of each and every safety check for at least two years. 

• You issue a copy of any safety check to each existing tenant within 28 days of the safety check being carried out and to any new tenant before they move in. 

•All gas equipment (including any appliance left by a previous tenant) is safe or otherwise removed before re-letting. 

•Any contract that you have with a managing agent clearly specifies who is required to make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, safety checks and record keeping. 

However, please be aware that you will maintain the overall responsibility for ensuring all these duties are met, irrespective of whether you employ a managing agent. 

And what happens if you fail to comply? 

Recent high profile prosecutions of landlords who have breached the gas safety laws have highlighted the issue of tenant safety. Prosecution could result (at this time) in a penalty of £5,000 for each separate offence.If the case goes to the Crown Court, then the maximum penalty could be an unlimited fine, or even imprisonment. 

There are NO exceptions to the law? 

You are responsible for the safety of all gas appliances, fittings or flues EXCEPT the following: 

• Any appliance owned by a tenant and a flue/chimney connected to it. 

• Any gas appliances provided by a tenant/customer and exclusively used in non-residential areas of the premises. 

Keep it legal  
Keep it Gas safe
Keep it 
PLUMBSAFE
UK