Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) introduced mandatory gas safety checks at residential rental properties from 29 March 2021. Every two years, a gas safety check must be carried out by a Type A Appliance Servicing accredited gas fitter and must meet the requirements outlined in the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 ("Regulations").
We have worked closely and collaboratively with Energy Safe Victoria and Victorian Building Authority to ensure that our gas safety service meets all the requirements outlined in the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 ("Regulations").
Basic Servicing of Gas Appliances
Clean dust and debris from appliances including burner, pilot, fan, filters and air intakes
Check the integrity of the heat exchanger
Check the gas supply and appliance operating pressures
Check that the gas appliance burner ignition is reliable and complete
Check for any gas appliance flame abnormality
Check the operation of the gas appliance, including safety devices
Complete a combustion spillage (carbon monoxide) test on all heating appliances and internal, open flued appliances
Gas Installations Check
Check pressure retention on the main gas line
Ensure access for servicing & adjustment
Check that electrically safe
Check that gas installations, including gas cookers, are adequately restrained to avoid tipping over
Check that gas installations meet clearance requirements from any combustible surfaces
Where LPG cylinders are present, check that they and associated gas components are installed correctly
Check that there is adequate ventilation for appliances to act safely
Check that gas isolation valves are installed, as required
Check gas appliances for evidence of certification