Bromley · England
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Bromley
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Straight answer
Landlords in Bromley must have every gas appliance, flue and the associated pipework checked once a year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The check produces the Landlord Gas Safety Record — the CP12 — which remains valid for 12 months.
Booking
From enquiry to certificate
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Credentials
Who you're letting in
The credential that matters here is a live Gas Safe registration covering the appliance types in your property — it's what makes the certificate legally worth the paper. We verify it, along with insurance, before a booking is confirmed. No invented review scores on this page; the register is public, and checking it beats any star rating.
The inspection
What the engineer actually checks
Expect the visit to run appliance by appliance. Tightness testing at the meter comes first, ruling out leaks anywhere in the pipework. Each appliance is then fired up and tested — burner pressure or heat input, safety devices, stability, ventilation to the room — and each flue is checked for pull and termination. Defects are graded by how dangerous they are, and only a Gas Safe registered engineer's signature makes the resulting record valid.
The law
Your legal duty, in plain English
Annual gas checks aren't a licensing nicety — they sit in the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, enforced by the HSE rather than by London Borough of Bromley. Prosecution can bring unlimited fines and, in serious cases, custody. Housing enforcement is where the council does come in: as Bromley's housing authority it can act on unsafe conditions, and any HMO licence it issues will expect the current record on file.
Landlords must have every gas appliance and flue they provide checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer at least every 12 months, keep the record for two years, give tenants a copy within 28 days of the check, and give new tenants a copy before they move in.
Equivalent annual duty applies in Northern Ireland; engineers must be Gas Safe registered.
Penalties stated are statutory maximums or court-set; London Borough of Bromley is the local housing authority for Bromley.
Renting out in Bromley
Letting in Bromley: the practical points
Letting in Bromley doesn't change the gas safety requirements — the same UK-wide regulations apply from the first tenancy onward. Where geography does matter is licensing and enforcement: London Borough of Bromley administers local housing standards and HMO licensing, and a current gas record is standard evidence whenever the council is involved with a rental.
Pricing
What a CP12 costs
CP12 pricing is driven by time on site: how many appliances there are, how accessible they are, and whether you combine the check with a boiler service while the engineer is there. Distance and short-notice bookings can add to it. Treat the range shown as guidance for budgeting; the actual price is confirmed up front, not after the visit.
Paperwork
Copies, retention and the renewal window
The paperwork rules are as enforceable as the check itself. Give existing tenants their copy within 28 days and new tenants theirs before they move in; keep every record for a minimum of two years; and diarise renewal for the two-month window before expiry — done then, the new record runs from the old expiry date rather than resetting the clock early.
FAQ
Common questions about the Landlord Gas Safety Record (commonly called a CP12)
What if my tenant refuses access for the gas check?
You must take all reasonable steps: written requests, offering alternative dates, and keeping evidence of each attempt. You may not force entry. A documented paper trail of reasonable attempts is what the HSE expects if access is ultimately refused.
How often does a landlord need a gas safety check?
Every 12 months. You can arrange the renewal check any time in the two months before the current record expires and keep the original expiry date — the MOT-style rule — so booking early never shortens your certificate.
Do I have to give tenants a copy of the gas safety record?
Yes. Existing tenants must receive a copy within 28 days of the check, and new tenants must get one before they move in. For rental periods under 28 days, displaying a copy in the property is acceptable.
How long does a gas safety check take?
Typically around 30 to 60 minutes for a property with a boiler and one or two additional gas appliances. More appliances, or access issues, extend the visit.
What is a CP12 gas safety certificate?
CP12 is the industry nickname for the Landlord Gas Safety Record — the document a Gas Safe registered engineer issues after checking each gas appliance, flue and pipework in a rental property. Landlords letting property in Bromley must have this check done every 12 months.
Are the gas rules different for an HMO in Bromley?
The annual check itself is the same, but HMO licensing (administered by London Borough of Bromley) usually requires you to provide the current gas safety record with your licence application and on request. Check your licence conditions for any extra record-keeping duties.
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