Landlord Gas Safety – How to Check Installer Credentials

A Compliance Guide from Fraser Bond

As a landlord in the UK, you are legally required to ensure that all gas appliances in your property are safe to use. This means hiring qualified professionals—specifically, Gas Safe registered engineers—for installations, servicing, and annual checks.

Fraser Bond provides expert guidance to help landlords verify installer credentials and remain fully compliant with UK gas safety laws.

Why Verifying Installer Credentials Matters

Letting gas work be carried out by unregistered individuals exposes landlords to serious risks:

• Legal Penalties: Non-compliance with gas safety laws can lead to fines or criminal prosecution

• Invalid Insurance: Property or landlord insurance may be void if gas work is conducted by an unqualified person

• Tenant Safety: Improper gas work increases the risk of leaks, explosions, or carbon monoxide poisoning

Ensuring your installer is properly registered is not optional—it’s a vital part of your landlord responsibilities.

Step-by-Step: How to Check Gas Safe Credentials

1. Use the Official Gas Safe Register

Visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk and use the following tools:

• Check an Engineer: Enter the engineer’s 7-digit licence number

• Check a Business: Search by business name or registration number

2. Ask to See the Gas Safe ID Card

Every certified engineer must carry a Gas Safe ID card. Confirm the following:

• Name and photo of the engineer

• Licence number

• Expiry date

• Types of work they are qualified to carry out (e.g., boilers, gas cookers, pipework)

3. Confirm the Scope of Work

Even if the installer is Gas Safe registered, not all engineers are certified for every type of gas work. Ensure their qualifications match the work being performed on your property.

4. Keep a Paper or Digital Record

Keep copies of credentials and any certificates issued, especially the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate, for at least two years.

How Fraser Bond Supports Landlords

Fraser Bond takes the stress out of compliance by offering full-service landlord support, including:

• Verifying engineer registration before scheduling any work

• Managing annual CP12 inspections and renewals

• Storing digital records of safety certificates

• Providing reminders and compliance updates

We act as your compliance partner, ensuring every job is done by a qualified professional and recorded correctly.

Conclusion

Checking the credentials of your gas installer is not just good practice—it’s a legal requirement. By following the correct steps and using the Gas Safe Register, landlords can protect their properties, tenants, and themselves.

For trusted support with gas safety compliance and landlord responsibilities, contact Fraser Bond.