Gas Safety Week starts 14th September 2020.
In it’s tenth year
this annual event is an awareness campaign to get people thinking about
and checking their gas appliances as the autumn starts to take hold.
So,
when was the last time you had your gas appliances checked? If you
can’t remember it may be time to act and get them checked by a qualified
gas engineer.
While homeowners don’t legally need an annual gas safety certificate –
landlords do as you cannot lawfully start a tenancy unless a gas safety
check has been carried out and a certificate (sometimes called a
landlord’s gas safety record) issued.
Gas Safety Week is a reminder to people of the
dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances such as gas leaks, fires,
and carbon monoxide poisoning. All of which can kill.
To assist here are three simple steps you can do to keep you and your family gas safe.
- Have your gas appliances checked annually.
- Verify that any engineer you employ is Gas Safe registered (previously
CORGI). Gas Safe engineers work to a set standard and are tested
regularly. - Install an audible carbon monoxide alarm and test it regularly – this is a potential lifesaver.
Still
not convinced?, why not check out The Gas Safe Register website which
shows all the dangerous gas appliances that have been found in your post
code area.
Finally, demand
for gas safety and heating engineers increases in October and November
as boilers and heaters start firing up after the summer lull, so book
your home’s appointment with a Gas Safe registered engineer in advance
to avoid the rush and possible delays.
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