Gas Safe Register Technical Bulletin 055: Duties of landlord, Horsham.

Duties of Landlords Regarding Gas Safety (GB) This blog post summarizes Technical Bulletin 055 from the Gas Safe Register, focusing on the responsibilities of landlords in Great Britain (GB) concerning gas safety in tenanted properties. 

Key responsibilities: * Annual Gas Safety Checks: Landlords must ensure an annual gas safety check is conducted for all gas appliances and flues serving hotel rooms and tenanted properties.

 A copy of the "Landlord's Gas Safety Record" (LGSR) with the results should be displayed prominently for tenants. * Maintaining Gas Fittings: Landlords are responsible for maintaining the safety of all relevant gas fittings on the property, including appliances, pipework, and chimneys/flues serving tenanted areas. 

This typically involves a full service of the appliances and a visual inspection of the entire gas system. 

What's not covered: * Tenant-owned appliances: Landlords are not required to record or maintain tenant-owned gas appliances on the LGSR. However, if a visual inspection identifies safety issues, the landlord should address them following industry guidelines. * 

Non-residential parts of the property: Gas appliances, pipework, and flues used exclusively in non-residential areas like public bars don't require annual checks under Regulation 36 but still need to be maintained in a safe condition. 

Additional points: * Open-flued appliances in rooms for temporary sleeping accommodation (e.g., for elderly or disabled tenants) might not comply with current regulations if they exceed a specific heat input or lack a safety shut-off mechanism. 

These appliances should be classified as "At Risk" until the situation is resolved. 

 * Landlords can make minor corrections to the LGSR within a reasonable timeframe (e.g., typos). For technical data or test results, the entire check needs to be redone. * The LGSR only records safety-related defects identified during the inspection. All such defects must be addressed by the landlord. 

Further Resources: * Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Gas Safety for Landlords: https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/faqlandlord.htm * Gas Safe Register Technical Bulletins: https://registeredgasengineer.co.uk/technical/ 

This summary clarifies the regulations and best practices for landlords in GB regarding gas safety checks and maintenance in tenanted properties. 

By understanding their responsibilities, landlords can ensure the safety of their tenants and comply with relevant regulations.

Andrew Tyler Gas Safe Registered Engineer covering Horsham.