Gas Safety
By law, Loddon Homes is responsible for making sure that any gas services in our rented properties are safe and well maintained.
We will conduct a gas safety inspection at least every 12 months, sometimes sooner, to make sure our appliances, pipework and flues are safe for use. If they are found to be faulty we will do what needs to be done to make them safe again.
If you are a Shared Owner you are responsible for servicing your gas appliances, pipework and flue once a year. This is a condition of your lease agreement with Loddon Homes.
Independent auditing
Such is the importance of effective gas safety inspections, we audit 10% of all inspections to make sure that the servicing programme is of a high quality and that the engineers are inspecting appliances against the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
What should I do if I smell gas in my home?
- Extinguish all naked flames - do not smoke or light matches
- Do not turn on/off electrical switches
- Open doors and windows
- Turn off the gas meter at the emergency control valve
- Call Cadent Gas (Emergency Service Provider) on 0800 111 999 immediately
When reporting a smell of gas to the Emergency Service Provider, you will be asked to turn off the gas supply at the emergency control valve near the meter. This could be located in various places outside your home. Make sure you know where your meter is and how to open the meter box.
What should I do if I suspect carbon monoxide?
- Open all doors and windows
- Move outside into fresh air
- Call Cadent Gas (Emergency Service Provider) on 0800 111 999 immediately
- If you or a household member feels ill, you should seek medical advice immediately
