Gas safety is important in every home, but in tower blocks there are additional reasons for checking that everything is secure.
A gas explosion can be really serious — and as has been shown by previous disasters, it can even make the entire building collapse.
The relevant law is the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
This says that landlords must make sure there is a gas safety check at least once every twelve months. It must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Within 28 days after this check, your landlord must provide tenants with a copy of the gas safety record.
Landlords are also responsible for making sure that all gas pipes, fittings and appliances are kept safe and in good working condition.
There is an extra consideration if your block was built with the Large Panel System, in which gas explosions are a particular concern.
The government has instructed the removal of gas systems (for heating or cooking, etc) from all blocks that could not withstand an explosion of five pounds per sq inch (psi). However, at the time of writing, there are several blocks in England for which this has not been carried out.
If you live in a block that was constructed using the Large Panel System, see this page for more information on what to do.
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