Gas and Heating Policy

1.1 As a landlord, Gateshead Council is responsible for the maintenance and repairs to our homes, communal blocks, and other properties we own and manage, many of which will contain gas installations and appliances. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (opens new window) (as amended) specifically deal with the installation, maintenance and use of gas appliances, fittings and flues in domestic properties and schools and public buildings to ensure they remain safe.

1.2 We are also responsible for maintaining other types of heating systems to ensure that all heating appliances provided for tenants are safe. These include solid fuel, electrical heating, district heating, air source heat pumps, and solar thermal.

1.3 The key objective of this policy is to ensure our Cabinet, Senior Management Team, employees, partners, and tenants are clear on our legal and regulatory gas/heating safety obligations. This policy provides the framework our staff and partners will operate within to meet these obligations.