The CORGI gas safety registration scheme has been replaced by a new “Gas Safe Register”. Maintained and enforced by the Health and Safety Executive, it will be the official industry stamp for gas safety.

Janice Northover, Partner in Davenport Lyons’ Property Department, advises agents and landlords to check that anyone carrying out work on gas appliances or flues is registered under the new Gas Safe Register.

“There has been little publicity about the Gas Safe Register so landlords and managing agents may be surprised to learn about the changes and that they are happening so soon, CORGI registration will no longer carry any statutory force,” she warns. “There is no grace period so landlords and managing agents should act now.”

In the commercial sector, landlords and employers should check that any installer of gas appliances or flues is registered under the Gas Safe Register. Those with long term contracts to carry out gas safety inspections and maintenance should check that their contractor is registered under the new scheme. From 1 April records of the engineer’s new registration will have to be kept.