This week marks Gas Safety Week 2025, a national campaign led by the Gas Safe Register. At GCS Compliance, we’re proud to support this important initiative by raising awareness about the vital role of gas safety in social housing and beyond.
Throughout the week across our LinkedIn, we will be sharing guidance and reminders to help landlords, residents, and housing providers keep their homes and communities safe. Here’s a round-up of the key messages we will be sharing this week.
Why Annual Gas Safety Checks Are Essential
Every gas appliance must be checked once every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Skipping these checks can result in serious risks such as gas leaks, fires, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
- For landlords: annual checks are a legal requirement.
- For residents: they are a crucial safeguard for your home and family.
At GCS Compliance, we help housing providers stay on top of these checks, making sure inspections are completed on time and records are properly maintained.
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is invisible, tasteless, and odourless, but it can be deadly. Prevention is the best protection:
- Install a CO alarm near gas appliances.
- Test alarms regularly and replace batteries when needed.
- If your alarm sounds, switch off appliances, open windows, and call the Gas Emergency Service.
Gas Safety Week is the perfect reminder that hidden dangers should never be ignored.
Gas Safety – What Landlords Need to Know
Landlords carry a legal duty to keep gas installations safe. This includes:
- Carrying out annual gas safety checks.
- Keeping records for at least two years.
- Providing tenants with a copy of the Gas Safety Record.
At GCS Compliance, we partner with housing providers to deliver technical audits, compliance advice, and practical support, ensuring landlords meet responsibilities and residents stay safe.
Gas Safety Tips for Tenants
Gas safety isn’t just about landlords, tenants also play a vital role. Three simple steps can make all the difference:
- Always allow access for annual gas safety checks.
- Never attempt to repair gas appliances yourself.
- Report any concerns immediately, no matter how small.
By working together, landlords and residents can create safer homes and stronger communities.
The Future of Gas Safety in Housing
Gas safety is about today, but also about tomorrow. As the UK transitions toward renewable energy and low-carbon heating, compliance remains essential.
GCS Compliance is helping providers prepare by:
- Supporting safe system upgrades.
- Exploring renewable heating options.
- Ensuring compliance during transitions.
Safety and sustainability must go hand in hand.
Gas Safety – More Than Just One Week a Year
It’s important to emphasise that gas safety isn’t a once-a-year issue, it’s a year-round responsibility.
At GCS Compliance, our work doesn’t stop with the campaign. Every day, we support landlords, residents, and housing providers to keep homes safe and compliant.
A huge thank you to the Gas Safe Register for leading this vital initiative, and to everyone doing their part to make homes safer across the UK.
