Gas safety is not just a legal requirement—it’s a critical responsibility for landlords and managing agents across the UK. Ensuring that every rental property has an up-to-date gas safety certificate is essential. But what if you need to quickly verify a CP12 certificate, retrieve historical records, or check the status of a gas inspection? Here’s how to search gas certificates online and what to know if you manage or invest in residential or commercial property.
Often referred to as a CP12 certificate, a gas safety certificate is issued by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineerfollowing an inspection of gas appliances, fittings, and flues in a property. Under UK law, landlords must obtain a new certificate annually for all rented properties with gas installations.
Property professionals and landlords might need to:
Verify the validity of a certificate
Access historical records during due diligence or sales
Check a tenant or engineer’s claims
Ensure compliance during portfolio reviews or regulatory inspections
While there is no centralised public database for all issued gas safety certificates, you can perform certain actions online:
Engineer Verification – You can verify whether the issuing engineer is registered via the Gas Safe Register. This is the UK’s official list of qualified gas engineers.
Company Records – Many landlords store digital copies of their gas certificates through platforms such as Fixflo, Arthur, or directly via their property agent or management software.
Check with Your Agent or Contractor – If Fraser Bond manages your property, we maintain a compliance log of all gas safety records. You can request a digital copy at any time.
Ask the Tenant or Former Landlord – If purchasing or inheriting a property, it’s prudent to request the most recent gas certificate from the seller or tenant. Fraser Bond can assist in facilitating these checks during transactions.
Yes. By law, landlords must provide a copy of the gas safety certificate to:
New tenants before they move in
Existing tenants within 28 days of the annual check
Local authorities upon request
Non-compliance can result in serious penalties, including fines and invalidation of a Section 21 notice.
At Fraser Bond, we offer comprehensive property compliance services, including:
Annual scheduling of gas inspections
Document storage and retrieval
Alerts for upcoming renewals
Liaising with certified Gas Safe engineers
Whether you’re a single-property landlord or manage an extensive portfolio, we ensure you stay compliant without the headache.
