What Is a Gas Safety Certificate?
A Gas Safety Certificate is a legal document that confirms all gas appliances, fittings, and flues in a rental property have been inspected and deemed safe by a TSSA licensed technician.
Under Ontario's regulations, landlords are required to ensure all gas appliances in their rental properties are safe and properly maintained. Annual gas safety inspections are strongly recommended and may be legally required depending on your municipality.
What Does a Gas Safety Check Cover?
During a gas safety inspection, the technician will check all gas appliances in the property including boilers, furnaces, gas stoves, gas fireplaces, and other gas-powered equipment. The inspection covers: gas tightness tests, checks on burner pressure and gas rate, flue flow and spillage tests, ventilation checks, and checks on safety devices.
The engineer will also check for any signs of carbon monoxide risk and ensure all appliances are operating safely and efficiently.
How Much Does a Gas Safety Certificate Cost?
The cost of a gas safety certificate typically ranges from $80 to $160 CAD depending on the number of gas appliances in the property and your location. At FlowFix Pro, we offer competitive landlord rates starting from $80 for a single appliance, with discounts available for multiple properties.
What Happens if You Don't Get a Gas Safety Certificate?
Failure to maintain safe gas appliances can result in serious consequences. Penalties can include fines, liability if a tenant is harmed due to an unsafe gas appliance, invalidation of your landlord insurance, and potential legal action under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act.
It's also good practice to provide a copy of the gas safety certificate to tenants and to keep records for at least two years.
How to Book a Gas Safety Check
Booking a gas safety check with FlowFix Pro is simple. Call us on (647) 648-5662, fill in our online quote form, or book directly through our website. We offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends to suit your tenants.
We also provide an annual reminder service so you never miss a renewal date — giving you one less thing to worry about as a landlord.
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