Gas and Heating Policy

7.1 Domestic properties - We will carry out a programme of annual gas safety checks to all domestic properties we own and manage; the check will be completed within 12 months from the date of the previous LGSR/certificate.

7.2 We will consider the use of the 'MOT' approach to gas safety checks within the lifecycle of this policy. This approach, under Part F, Regulation 36 (3) of the Gas Safety Regulations (opens new window), allows a gas safety check to take place within ten months and one day of the previous safety check and retain the original 12-month anniversary date of the previous LGSR.

7.3 We will carry out a safety check of electrical heating systems every five years during the periodic electrical inspection and testing programme, or as properties with this heating type become void.

7.4 We will carry out a bi-annual safety check and chimney sweep to all solid fuel appliances regardless of fuel burning type.

7.5 We will carry out a safety check to properties with air source heat pumps, biomass and solar thermal as per the manufacturer's instructions.

7.6 Communal blocks and other properties - We will carry out a programme of annual gas safety checks and services to all communal blocks and other properties (supported schemes/offices/shops/depots/public buildings/schools), where we have the legal obligation to do so; these will be completed within 12 months from the date of the previous LGSR/certificate.

7.7 Properties managed by others - We will obtain LGSRs/gas safety certificates where a third party manages our properties. If the third party does not provide the LGSR/certificate, we will carry out the safety check and re-charge them for the cost of this work.