Gas safety
By law, as a landlord, Derwentside Homes is responsible for checking the
gas appliances, installations and flues in your home for safety at least once every 12 months. If we do not check your appliances, then we will be in breach of gas regulations and may be prosecuted.
Your tenancy agreement states that you must allow us access to do these checks. Failure to allow us access will be a breach of your tenancy agreement. By breaching your tenancy, you may put your home at risk.
Why it is important?
Gas safety checks are important for the wellbeing of you and your household. Every year fifty people die due to faulty gas appliances. Badly fitted and poorly serviced appliances can cause the following gas safety risks:
- Gas leaks
- Fires
- Explosions
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
If you Smell Gas.
- Turn off the gas supply immediately. Shut off the valve located next to the meter, open doors and windows.
- Do not operate electrical switches.
- Call Northern Gas Networks on 0800 111 999. They will respond within 2 hours.
Tips
- Never use a gas appliance if you think it is not working correctly or not burning correctly.
- Never block air vents or outside flues.
- Never sleep in a room containing an open flue appliance.
We will call at convenient times:
Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am to 12.00pm
Evenings: 4.30pm to 7.00pm
| The information on these pages is available in print or to download in our Gas Safety Leaflet. |  |
