Gas safety is a legal requirement across the UK, including Scotland, where rental compliance is tightly regulated under the Repairing Standard and Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. But many landlords and tenants ask:
Can I view gas safety records online in Scotland?
This guide from Fraser Bond explains what can (and cannot) be viewed online, who has access to these records, and how to ensure your property is fully compliant.
No – not publicly.
Gas safety records, commonly known as CP12 certificates, are not held in a national or public database. You cannot search for or view a gas certificate online using an address or postcode.
This is due to:
Data protection laws (UK GDPR)
The private nature of gas compliance data
Decentralised record-keeping (documents are issued and stored by engineers or managing agents)
| Action | What You’ll See | Where to Access |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Verify an engineer’s registration | Engineer/business name, Gas Safe ID, qualifications, and work categories | Gas Safe Register |
| ✅ Request gas certificate from your agent | If you're the tenant or landlord, access via email or digital portal | Your letting agent or Fraser Bond |
| ✅ Request reissue from the gas engineer | Contact the engineer directly for a copy of the CP12 | Email/phone of inspection provider |
| ❌ Search for gas safety record by address | Not legally permitted or available | N/A |
You are legally required to:
Carry out a gas safety check every 12 months
Use a Gas Safe registered engineer
Provide a copy of the CP12 to the tenant within 28 days
Keep a record for at least two years
Fraser Bond offers full gas safety management and digital document delivery for all properties we oversee in Scotland.
You are entitled to view the current gas safety certificate for your rental property. If you haven’t received it:
Contact your landlord or letting agent
Request a digital copy in writing
Escalate to the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) if it's refused
Fraser Bond tenants receive digital access to all compliance documentation through secure online portals.
While CP12s are not mandatory for property sales, many buyers and solicitors request them during:
Pre-purchase enquiries
Mortgage approval or valuation
Legal due diligence in tenanted properties
If you're buying in Scotland, Fraser Bond provides full compliance packs—including CP12, EPC, and EICR—on request for all managed properties.
Gas safety records include:
Tenant and landlord information
Engineer ID and signature
Inspection results and appliance details
This is considered sensitive personal data under UK GDPR, and therefore:
Cannot be viewed online by the public
Must only be shared with authorised parties (landlords, tenants, buyers, solicitors, local authority)
Fraser Bond delivers full gas compliance support across Scotland, including:
Annual inspections by Gas Safe registered engineers
Digital certificate storage and access
Expiry tracking and auto-renewals
Legal support for landlords and agents under Scottish law
Whether you manage a property in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen, we ensure your gas records are valid, accessible, and 100% compliant.
