Gas Safety Check Clarity Needed

Housing sector figures have called for clarity over statutory gas safety checks as access to properties is reduced during the coronavirus outbreak, with some pushing for an extension on the length of time between checks on gas appliances. Pressure is growing on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to extend gas safety certificates from 12 to 18 months to stop them expiring as contractors and housing association teams try to adhere to the government’s social distancing measures. A number of housing associations have moved to an emergency repairs only model but gas safety officers are still required to complete their annual checks as ordered by government agency HSE. Read more on Inside Housing.

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