Gas safety is a legal requirement in the UK property market. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, investor, or developer, ensuring your property has a valid gas safety certificate—also known as a CP12—is critical. In today’s digital landscape, searching gas certificates online has become increasingly streamlined, enabling property stakeholders to verify compliance swiftly.
A Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) is an official document issued by a Gas Safe registered engineer after they inspect gas appliances within a property. This certificate confirms that all gas installations, boilers, and pipework are safe and compliant with UK regulations.
For landlords, this is not optional—it is a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
As more services become digitised, many landlords and managing agents now store and share CP12 certificates online. Here’s why this matters:
Fast verification: Check if a certificate exists and is up to date.
Ease of access: Retrieve historical records or share documents with letting agents or solicitors.
Audit trail: Online platforms often maintain a secure log of past inspections.
Compliance monitoring: Stay ahead of expiry dates with digital reminders.
If you're looking to access or verify a gas certificate online, here are key steps to follow:
Most landlords provide digital copies upon request. Fraser Bond ensures all managed properties have accessible and current documentation.
Platforms like Fixflo, PropertyFile, or Arthur Online are commonly used by agents and landlords to store certificates securely.
Many Gas Safe engineers provide an electronic copy of the certificate directly after the inspection.
While you cannot search certificates on the Gas Safe Register, you can:
Verify engineer credentials
Check business registration
Confirm the types of gas work they’re qualified to perform
Visit: www.gassaferegister.co.uk
Failure to obtain and present a valid gas safety certificate can result in:
Fines up to £6,000 per offence
Invalidated insurance claims
Tenant disputes or voided tenancy agreements
Prosecution or imprisonment for serious breaches
Fraser Bond advises all landlords to maintain full compliance to avoid legal and financial risks.
Fraser Bond offers a fully managed landlord service that includes:
Arranging annual gas safety inspections
Digitally storing and updating CP12 certificates
Ensuring full legal compliance
Coordinating with Gas Safe engineers across London
By handling compliance end-to-end, we help protect your investment while providing peace of mind.
