Gas safety
This content applies to England only.
Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. Get advice relating to Scotland
Ensuring that the gas appliances in your home are safe could save your life. This section explains how to minimise the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. If you're renting, your landlord has important legal responsibilities. You can take action if they aren't complying with the law.
We've produced a handy checklist to highlight the most important things you need to remember. You can also download our free guide to gas and fire safety.
Gas safety risks
If the gas appliances in your home are unsafe, you could be at risk of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gas safety precautions
Take these important steps to keep your home safe. If you're renting your home, many of these are your landlord's responsibility.
Responsibility for gas safety
Landlords, tenants and owner-occupiers all have legal responsibilities when it comes to gas safety.
