The gas safe certificate and the building regulations certificate are two different things, but in a sense, they are interrelated. A gas safety certificate is legally binding for Landlords of all domestic and non-domestic properties under the provisions of Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, commonly referred to as GSIUR. The GSIUR requires that every gas appliance installed in domestic or non-domestic properties must be inspected for gas safety once a year by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer. On successful completion of the inspection, the engineer is authorized to issue the gas-safe certificate for that property.
On the other hand, Building Regulations are formulated to ensure that the building or property is safe for use and living. As an integral part of these regulations, the landlords are required to inform the local authorities whenever a heat-producing gas appliance, such as a boiler, is installed in a property, whether domestic or non-domestic so that a Building Regulation Compliance Certificate can be issued for that property.
The purpose of GSIUR is to ensure the safety of the occupants of all residential and commercial properties in the UK against possible gas mishaps. Accordingly, the law binds all landlords and property owners to arrange an annual inspection of all the gas appliances installed in the property by a gas-safe registered engineer. Once the inspection is successfully done and all the gas appliances are declared fit for use, the engineer issues a gas safety certificate. This certificate remains valid for one year and needs to be renewed before the expiry of the current certificate.
The building regulations, as currently enforced in the UK, are specifically meant for the safety of the occupants and the buildings. Every building owner is required to comply with all these regulations to make sure that the property is fit for use. One of the provisions of Building Control Regulations in the UK pertains to the safe use and installation of a heat-producing gas appliance, may that be a boiler or any other such equipment.
The Building Regulations require that whenever any such gas-operated heat-producing unit is installed on the property, it must be notified to the local authorities. When a gas-safe registered engineer conducts such installation on your premises, he is bound to do so following the building regulations. He is further required to notify the relevant authorities of this installation within 30 days of installation. Being a property owner, it is also obligatory for you to make sure that the gas-safe registered engineer has notified this installation to the concerned authorities.
Additionally, some manufacturers of gas appliances can also notify you of the installation of a heat-producing gas appliance on your property.
On receipt of the notification either from a gas safe registered engineer or directly from the manufacturer, the Gas Safe Register will confirm the same to the relevant local building control authority for issuance of a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate. They are bound to issue this within 10 to 15 days upon receipt of confirmation from the gas safe register.
Important for Building Owners
Installation of heat-producing gas appliances is covered under the Building Control Regulations, which binds the landlords to obtain a building regulations compliance certificate on the installation of any such appliances in their buildings. But installation of flue-less cooking appliances, like hobs and cookers does not fall under the ambit of these regulations.
However, landlords are expected to voluntarily notify any such installation for the issuance of a Declaration of Safety Certificate.
Under the provisions of Building Regulations, the installation of the following type of gas appliances needs to be notified for issuance of a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate:
Building regulations are meant to protect the occupants of domestic and non-domestic properties. Here is a brief description of how these regulations protect you:
A gas safety certificate is a legal requirement for every landlord of residential and commercial properties. The safety of the tenants and other occupants, against possible gas accidents, is the prime responsibility of the owners and landlords. That makes this certificate so important.
Here's a brief description of how a gas safety certificate protects you:
Building regulations and gas safety rules are designed to protect people and properties against the possible risks of gas-related accidents. These regulations are made for your protection and safety. Compliance with these rules and regulations is, therefore, very important for you, especially if you are a business owner or a landlord of a residential or commercial property.
Completing the formalities may take a little time. It may also involve a nominal cost, but doing so can save and protect you from a lot of possible trouble in non-compliance with these regulations.
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