CP12 versus an annual service: how landlords should read them

CP12 versus annual service — the facts that change the job

• CP12 confirms appliances and installations are safe on the date checked
• It must be renewed annually for rented gas appliances
• Tenants must be given a copy within the required timeframe
• A full service adds maintenance work beyond the safety check alone
• Combining both in one visit is common and efficient for landlords

Understanding CP12 versus annual service before you spend money

The CP12 confirms the appliance, flue and installation were checked and found safe on the date of inspection. A full service goes beyond that baseline to include cleaning and adjustment intended to keep the appliance running well, not just confirmed safe. Landlords are required to have the safety check element renewed annually and to give tenants a copy, but many choose to combine it with a full service to protect the appliance as well as meet the legal minimum.

Where we deal with this

• Bath (BA1) · 8 mi
• Westfield (BA3) · 1 mi
• Warminster (BA12) · 15 mi
• Twerton (BA2) · 7 mi
• Chew Magna (BS40) · 8 mi

Questions we get asked

Is a CP12 enough on its own?

It meets the legal minimum for the safety check, but it does not include the maintenance and adjustment work a full service provides.

What happens if a landlord misses the annual deadline?

The appliance falls out of compliance with the gas safety duties that apply to rented property, which is a matter landlords should treat as a priority to correct.