Protecting Rental Properties from Gas Leaks
Home and Rental Compliances Services fully understands the dangers presented by appliance gas leaks and carbon monoxide, which is invisible, odourless and highly toxic.
Our experienced, qualified plumbers, gasfitters and technicians have the required experience to check gas appliances that might be poorly maintained, installed incorrectly or have cracked heat exchangers that can release CO into living spaces.
Key Reasons for Scheduled Gas Safety Compliance Checks
- Comprehensive Service: The check includes pressure testing for leaks, appliance inspections, cleaning of burners and filters, carbon monoxide testing, and thermostat accuracy checks — covering all internal and external gas appliances.
- Qualified Technicians: Our Plumbers and Gasfitters, are licensed, fully trained professionals that perform all gas safety checks, every two years in accordance with proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic).
- Legal Compliance: Services are performed in line with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), which requires gas safety checks every two years in rental properties.
- Tenant Safety & Risk Prevention: Detects dangerous faults like gas leaks, faulty heat exchangers, or carbon monoxide hazards — helping to protect tenants and reduce fire or health risks.
- Professional Reporting: Detailed records of each inspection and service are kept, supporting landlords with clear documentation for legal, insurance, and property management purposes.
Our Scheduled Gas Safety & Compliance Checks include:
- Initial pressure test on gas fitting line (internal pipe work) to ensure it is free from leaks
- An inspection of all gas appliance installations to ensure they comply with current Australian Standards
- Visual inspection of each appliance for signs of wear or incorrect operation
- Inspection of heat exchanges to check for cracks or imperfections
- Vacuum of entire appliance
- Inspection & clean of burners, injectors & aeration chambers
- Inspection & clean of fans, fan motors & outer casing
- Inspection & testing of flame failure devises & over temp safety cut outs
- Visual inspection of control boards & all wiring and associated connections
- Cleaning of all filters
- Test & adjust burner pressures, if required
- Check internal gas connections are free from leaks
- Clean work area
- Check thermostat functions correctly & ambient temperature is accurate
- Complete negative air pressure test (smoke test), if required
- Complete carbon monoxide test
Rental Property Appliances to be checked:
- Cooktop
- Internal Hot Water Service
- Ducted Heaters
- Freestanding Oven
- Gas Log Fire
- External Hot Water Service
- Space Heater
- Wall Furnace
Service fee for each scheduled Gas & Safety Compliance Check: $350 (+GST) OR
Service fee for an individual appliance clean, Service & Safety check: $180 (+GST)
Service fee for an individual appliance clean, Service & Safety check: $180 (+GST)