HOMEOWNER
REPORTS
Most
surveyors/solicitors will advise client's to have the gas installation
tested prior to the purchase of a property. Abacus
gas engineers carry out gas safety inspections and certification for
home owners and prospective purchasers. The
procedure and report is in the same statutory form as is used for
landlord's reports and includes inspection of all gas appliances, meter
and visible pipework to confirm compliance with regulations and safe
operation. The Safety inspection
will detail
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the date the
appliance or flue was examined and the address where the appliance
is installed.
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the
prospective purchasers details (name and address)
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description and
location of the appliances and/or flue.
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recognition of and
recording of any defects
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the name and
signature of the gas operative and the CORGI registration number of
the engineer of their employer.
The following checks will
be carried out to ensure the appliance is safe to use:
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appliance operating
pressure or heat input, or where necessary both
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correct operation of
safety devices
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ensure adequate
ventilation is available where required
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visual examination of
the flue system
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where applicable,
results of a flue flow test
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where applicable,
results of a spillage test
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ensure flue
termination is satisfactory
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the appliance is safe
to use
On completion of the
above safety checks the gas operative will accurately record the findings on the Landlord/Homeowner Gas Safety Record.
This
certificate is a useful tool for sellers as it removes doubt from
the prospective purchaser as to the suitability of the gas installation
for continued use.
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