Checklist

A Barbour Checklist for Enforcement Officers, Business

Owners and Landlords: Gas Safety
Reviewed February 22The main risks associated with gas are gas leaks, fire and explosion and carbon monoxide
poisoning. Incidents often arise from poorly installed and maintained pipework, flues, appliances, fixtures and fittings,
from the obstruction of flues and vents, or interference with installations. Compliance with the law, including the
restriction of all gas work to a GasSafe registered engineer, will significantly reduce the likelihood of gas incidents.

This checklist may be of use to those managing buildings and the landlords of tenanted property.

Landlords' duties apply to a wide range of accommodation, occupied under a lease or licence, which includes, but not
exclusively:

 residential premises provided for rent by local authorities, housing associations, private sector landlords,
housing co-operatives, hostels
 rooms let in bed-sit accommodation, private households, bed and breakfast accommodation and hotels.
Name and address of business/
organisation/property

Number of occupants

Director/landlord/ person responsible Name ……………………………

for health and safety
Contact telephone number ……………………………….

Other source of competent health Name ……………………………

and safety advice (if applicable)
Contact telephone number ……………………………….

Persons to contact in case of

emergency Emergency contact one ……………………………………………….....

Emergency contact two ……………………………………………….....

Contact numbers of tenants or
relevant people within the
organisation
Delete or add as applicable
Tenant one……………………………………....
.
Tenant two……………………………………....

Tenant three……………………………………..

Other (please state)…………………………….

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Legislative compliance

Have you read and understood your legal duties under the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, which describe how gas appliances,
fittings and flues provided for tenants are to be kept safe?
Further information is available at https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/

Do you understand that you have a duty to prevent gas leaks, and to report
them if they happen?

Do you understand your duties to ensure the following are carried out by a
competent person:
 maintenance and repairs to gas appliances and flues
 gas safety checks
 gas safety record

Gas installation

Are you aware of the location of any gas installation pipework and shut off
valves?

Are shut off valves readily accessible and for businesses, clearly signed?

If undertaking any work that could affect underground gas pipes, e.g.
digging, construction on the ground, use of heavy plant, is the national grid
contacted to find out the probable location of pipework before work starts?

If work is being undertaken on the gas installation what is the name,

company name and registration number of the GasSafe registered engineer?

Name ……………………………………………
Company name………………………………..
Registration number ……………………………….

Gas appliances, fixtures and fittings

Are any gas fixtures or fittings in good visible order?

Are any relevant appliances marked with CE or UKCA markings?

Are any relevant appliances marked with the manufacturer’s name, trade-
mark, other identification symbol, or appliance trade name?

Are any relevant appliances marked with the type of electrical supply to be
used in connection with the appliance?

Are any relevant appliances marked with the appliance category? Note –
advice can be sought from the notified body.

Do relevant fittings have a fitting certificate including the following:

• the issuing company’s name
• a unique identification of the fitting
• a declaration that the fitting complies with regulations
• a statement that when used as a replacement spare part, it must be
installed in accordance with the servicing instructions issued by the
appliance manufacturer.

For all appliances, fixtures and fittings – what is the name, company name
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installation?
Name …………………………………………
Further Information
http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk
http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/index.htm
http://www.uklpg.org
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/
http://www.nationalgrid.com

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998

The Regulations deal with the safe installation, maintenance and use of gas systems, including gas fittings, appliances
and flues mainly in domestic and commercial premises.

Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 (PSR)

The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 came into force on 11 April 1996. The Pipelines Safety Regulations apply to all
pipelines in Great Britain, and to all pipelines in territorial waters and the UK Continental Shelf.

Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996

(GSMR) apply to the conveyance of natural gas (methane) through pipes to domestic and other consumers and cover
four main areas:

 the safe management of gas flow through a network, particularly those parts supplying domestic consumers,
and a duty to minimise the risk of a gas supply emergency
 arrangements for dealing with supply emergencies
 arrangements for dealing with reported gas escapes and gas incidents
 gas composition.

Safety in the Installation and Use of Gas Systems and Appliances – 'Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
1998' as Amended – Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP) (L56)

Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 – Guide (ACOP) (L82)

Guide to 'Gas Safety, Management, Regulations 1996' – Guidance on Regulations (ACOP) (L80)

Gas Safety in Catering and Hospitality CAIS 23

Landlords – Guide to Landlords' Duties – 'Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998' as Amended Approved
Code of Practice and Guidance IND(G) 285

Disclaimer

These example forms, checklists and model policies are provided by Barbour for general guidance on matters of interest. In making these
documents available to a general and diverse audience it is not possible to anticipate the requirements or the hazards of any subscriber’s
business. Users are therefore advised to carefully evaluate the contents and adapt the forms and checklists to suit the requirements of each
situation. Barbour does not accept any liability whatsoever for injury, damage or other losses which may arise from reliance on this
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