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Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) in Swindon
A CP12 is the common name for the Landlord Gas Safety Record produced after the annual check required by Regulation 36. This guide covers the Swindon-specific practicalities.
The essentials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How often? | Every 12 months, on the appliance-by-appliance cycle |
| Who performs it? | A Gas Safe registered engineer only |
| Cost (indicative) | £60–£100 for a standard property |
| Records | Keep 2+ years; copy to tenants within 28 days |
| Enforcement | HSE; criminal offence with unlimited fine |
Booking in Swindon
Any Gas Safe engineer registered for domestic work can perform the check. Verify the engineer's licence number on the Gas Safe Register before the visit. Combining the CP12 with the annual boiler service in one appointment typically saves £30–£60 versus separate visits.
New tenancies
A new tenant must receive the existing, in-date record before they move in — not "soon after". Letting agents in Swindon commonly handle this, but the legal duty stays with the landlord.