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Checklist for Gas Safety Certificates (GSCs) 2025

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The document outlines the requirements and mandatory information for Gas Safety Certificates (GSCs) as per Regulation 52B of the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations. It details the necessary statements, confirmations, and records that must be included in a GSC to ensure that gas installations are safe to use following gasfitting work. The document also provides notes on responsibilities, combined certificates, and specific regulations related to gas safety.

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Begin by filling out the mandatory statement confirming that the gas installation is connected and safe to use. This is crucial for compliance with GSMR 52B(3)(a).
Indicate whether the GSC pertains to the entire gas installation or specific parts, as required by GSMR 52B(3)(b).
Record the location of the installation or part installation, ensuring it aligns with GSMR 52B(3)(c). If this information is included on a Certificate of Compliance (CoC), duplication is not necessary.
Apply the authentication mark as per regulation 85B, which is also mandatory under GSMR 52B(3)(d).
Document the date when the connection was completed, following GSMR 52B(3)(e). Again, if noted on a CoC, it need not be repeated.
Ensure that the form is signed and dated by the individual who performed the connection, as mandated by GSMR 52B(3)(f).
Finally, include your name and registration number or employer license number in accordance with GSMR 52B(3)(g) before saving your document.

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What are the current gas safety regulations?

Key Requirements of the Regulations Landlords must have annual gas safety checks to ensure all outlets, flows, and appliances are safe. It is an offence for anyone apart from a Gas Safe registered engineer to undertake repairs, replacements, installation and commissioning of fittings, flues, or gas appliances.

How to read a gas safety certificate?

Gas safety certificates include the following details: A description and location of each appliance checked. The name, registration number, and signature of the Gas Safe engineer. The date of the inspection. The address of the rental property. Details of any defects or faults found and actions required to fix them.

What is a gas safe benchmark certificate?

A benchmark proves your boiler has been fitted to manufactures instructions and gas been commissioned to manufactures instructions and installed by a gas safe registered engineer

Can I do a gas safety check myself?

While it is possible to check for minor defects and malfunctions yourself, its always advisable to hire a Trained and Professional Gas Safety agency for a deep inspection to reduce the chances of gas-related accidents and hazards. This will ensure the safety of the house and loved ones.

What should be on a gas safety certificate?

As a minimum, the record of a gas safety check must contain: a description of and the location of each appliance or flue checked. the name, registration number and signature of the individual carrying out the check. the date on which the appliance or flue was checked.

Do they check radiators in a gas safety check?

Though not a compulsory part of the annual gas safety check, the radiators should be inspected, as a part of the whole heating system of the home. Unlike gas safety checks, any person, including gas-safe registered engineers, can inspect and maintain a radiator.

What is a valid gas safety certificate?

A gas safety certificate should include all of the following information: Address of the property where the check is completed. Description of the locations of each inspected appliance/chimney/flue. Name and address of the landlord. Any gas safety defects and remedial action carried out.

Checklist for Gas Safety Certificates (GSCs) 2025

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