Gas (section 11)

11.1.  We are legally responsible for making sure that gas appliances (except gas cookers), gas pipe work and flues are in a safe condition. The checks we carry out are for gas and carbon monoxide leaks. We will do this in an annual gas safety check.

11.2.  You will receive reminders from us to book your annual gas safety check with us. Upon receipt of these you must book it within the allocated time period. If you do not, we will book it for you and you will be charged for the cost of doing so.

11.3.  You must ensure that you have sufficient credit on the gas and electric meter to enable the check to be carried out.

11.4.  You must allow us into your home to carry out this gas safety check. This is a health and safety requirement. If you refuse us entry, you agree that we may make forcible entry, providing we have given you reasonable opportunity to let us in voluntarily. If we gain entry by force, you are liable for any costs the Council might incur and these will be recovered from you by way of a recharge. You will also be responsible for paying a reasonable charge for officer time in relation to a gas forced entry appointment even if you are there when we attend. We may also apply to evict you for repeatedly failing to allow us access to your home.

11.5.  You must not obstruct or attempt to obstruct the gas safety engineer and/or any employees of the Council who attend at the property to carry out the gas safety check.

11.6.  You must not make any alterations to any gas appliance or installation in your home (including any gas meter and any other associated pipe work or equipment).

11.7.  You must not obstruct or hinder access to any gas appliance or installation in your home (including any gas meter and any other associated pipe work or equipment).

11.8.  Gas cookers and hobs are your responsibility to install through a registered provider. You are responsible for getting a gas safety check by a Gas Safe-registered contractor on any appliance you own. You agree that if any Gas Cooker and/or hob is found to have not been installed correctly or installed by a registered provider, the Council can ask you to remove it and you must do so. Alternatively, you agree that the Council can remove it and re-charge you for the cost of that work.

11.9.  You must not use any form of combustion heating, portable gas, paraffin heaters or other combustible materials in your home.

11.10. You must not interfere with the gas supply.