Worthing · England
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) in Worthing
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Straight answer
The CP12 is the annual gas safety record UK law requires for rental homes — Worthing included. A Gas Safe registered engineer inspects every gas appliance and flue, issues the record, and copies go to tenants: within 28 days for current tenants, before occupation for new ones.
Booking
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Credentials
Who you're letting in
Anyone can print an invoice; only a Gas Safe registered engineer can issue a valid landlord gas safety record. That registration — and insurance to back the work — is our non-negotiable bar for professionals we book. The Gas Safe Register is publicly searchable, so you never have to take anyone's word for it, including ours.
The law
Why Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) matters for Worthing landlords
Legally, three things are required of you: a check of every appliance and flue at intervals of no more than 12 months, carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer; a record of that check retained for at least two years; and copies to tenants — within 28 days for existing tenants, before move-in for new ones. The regulations apply UK-wide, and the HSE treats non-compliance as a criminal matter with unlimited fines available.
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; Worthing Borough Council is the local housing authority for Worthing.
Letting property in Worthing
Letting in Worthing: the practical points
For landlords in Worthing, the practical points are the universal ones: annual check, Gas Safe engineer, tenant copies on time. Keep the record where you can produce it quickly — for your agent, your insurer, or Worthing Borough Council if the property is licensed or ever inspected. Certificates that can't be found cause almost as much trouble as certificates that were never done.
Pricing
What a CP12 costs
What moves the price is mostly appliance count: a flat with a single combi boiler sits at the bottom of the range, while a house with a boiler, hob and gas fire takes longer and costs more. Adding a boiler service to the same visit is usually cheaper than a separate appointment. The figures above are national guidance — your confirmed price comes before anything is booked.
The inspection
What the engineer actually checks
A CP12 visit is systematic rather than long: a tightness test on the supply, then every landlord-owned gas appliance tested in turn. The engineer checks that each burns correctly, that safety cut-offs work, that the room has the ventilation the appliance needs, and that flues carry fumes clear of the property. Results, defects and any action taken go on the record, alongside the engineer's Gas Safe registration number — the detail worth verifying.
FAQ
What Worthing landlords ask us
What happens if I let a property in Worthing without a valid gas safety record?
It is a criminal offence under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Cases are prosecuted by the HSE and can lead to unlimited fines and, in serious cases, imprisonment. A missing record can also block a valid Section 21 notice in England.
Are the gas rules different for an HMO in Worthing?
The annual check itself is the same, but HMO licensing (administered by Worthing Borough Council) 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.
My Worthing property has no gas supply — do I still need a CP12?
No. If the property has no gas supply or gas appliances, the gas safety regulations do not apply. If the supply is merely capped but a live meter remains, taking professional advice is sensible before assuming you are exempt.
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.
Is a gas safety check the same as a boiler service?
No. The safety check confirms appliances are safe to use; a service is a maintenance clean and inspection of the boiler itself. Many landlords in Worthing book both together because the engineer is already on site, but only the safety check is a legal requirement.
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