burman plumbing & heating, brentwood - safety checks

As a Gas Safe registered engineer, your peace of mind is assured by carrying out the following checks and tests on your gas system opn each inspection visit:

• Gas System Tightness test for gas leaks in pipework etc..
• Gas tightness test on all gas appliances
• Standing and working gas pressure test.
• Appliance burner Pressure/gas rate checked against manufacturer’s data badge
• Ventilation test on property.
• Flue flow and combustion product removal test.
• Flame failure sensor and system control test.
• Physical stability test of brackets and fixings where present.
• Check for installation defects.
• Check for evidence of unsafe operation and report to the responsible person.

electrical safety is important too

While you are setting up regular gas safety inspections, you may also like to consider the electrical safety of your home or rented property. As Burman Plumbing and Heating, we cooperate with a trusted colleague, Taylor Electrical to offer a combined service. While we are on site carrying out the gas safety inspection, their highly qualified electricians accompany us to test electrical safety in the property. One call does it all, and one visit offers maximum peace of mind for minimum disruption. Ask us for a combined quotation when you call and leave the rest to us.

burman plumbing & heating, brentwood - landlord's certificate

It is now a legal requirement for landlords to have all gas appliances in a rented property safety tested every 12 months by a registered Gas Safe Engineer.

Burman Plumbing and Heating Gas Safe Engineers are qualified to carry out the inspection and issue a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate. Should any part of the system or an appliance require repairs or servicing, this work can usually be carried out at the same time without incurring the cost of a second visit.

Upon completion of all necessary safety checks you will be issued with a Landlords certificate. This certificate will be proof that all appliances are safe to use. A copy will need to be given to your tenant within 28 days of being issued and you will need to retain a copy for two years from the date of issue.

Failure to produce valid Gas safety certificates (CP12) can result in prosecution, and can also invalidate your property insurance, which in turn means that you can be liable for potential civil claims. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations state that landlords are responsible for this aspect of their tenants’ safety. In the extreme case, if non-compliance led to a death from carbon monoxide poisoning, the landlord could be charged with manslaughter.

information sources

For your own peace of mind and your tenants' safety, call us now for up to date advice on all matters of gas safety certification and landlords' obligations under the act. To get a copy of the Health and Safety Executive's Gas Safety Approved Code of Practice, click here." Alternatively, you could visit the HSE website.

burman plumbing & heating, brentwood - hips & epcs

Since the 1st of October 2008 you will require an energy performance certificate (EPC) for any property that you are selling or letting to a tenant.

The process starts when an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) will assess the energy performance for your home to produce an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) This is an important document that will be included as part of any Home Information Pack (HIP).

By making regular safety inspections part of your routine, you can be a lot more confident that the energy use is going to be within manufacturer's guidelines too. One call to Burman Plumbing and Heating is all you need to set this up. We will even remind you when your next visit is due.

Even if you are not selling or letting your property, regular gas safety inspections can give you peace of mind and help protect your family from the danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, often associated with ill-maintained gas central heating systems.