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Gas safety certificate · Bristol

Gas safety certificates in Bristol. 1 in 3 homes here is over a century old.

A gas safety check is a Gas Safe registered engineer testing every gas appliance, flue and pipe in the home. Landlords need one every year. Anyone buying a home with gas heating should know it is safe.

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Gas Safety Certificates in Bristol: a Homie illustration
  • 30%of homes here built before 1919
  • 4.5%of homes here have damp
  • 28 daysto give tenants a copy
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The short answer

Gas Safety Certificates in Bristol, in 30 seconds

What it is
A Gas Safe registered engineer checks every gas appliance, flue and the pipework for leaks and safe working.
Who needs one
Landlords, every year, with a copy to tenants. Homeowners, as good practice and when buying.
The certificate
A record of each appliance, its checks and anything unsafe. Landlords keep it for two years.
In Bristol
30% of homes here were built before 1919, well above the England average of 20.4%.

Local homes

How Bristol’s homes compare with England

The red bar is Bristol. The tick is the England average.

  • Built before 191930%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp4.5%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard9%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard16.1%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

Gas Safety Certificates in Bristol: your questions

What is a CP12?

The common name for a landlord gas safety record, issued after a Gas Safe registered engineer’s annual check.

How often do landlords need one?

Every 12 months, for every gas appliance and flue they provide. Tenants must get a copy within 28 days.

Do homeowners need one?

It is not a legal requirement for owner-occupiers, but a yearly check is sensible, and buyers should ask for the last one.

What happens if something fails?

The engineer can disconnect an unsafe appliance and will tell you what needs fixing.

How old are homes in Bristol?

Official estimates put 30% of homes in Bristol before 1919, and 4.5% have damp.

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