Yorkshire and the Humber · England
Gas safety certificate (CP12) in York
What you need: A yearly gas safety check of the gas appliances and flues you provide, by a Gas Safe registered engineer, with a copy of the record (CP12) for your tenants.
How often: Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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Or check a gas safety engineer yourself
- Gas Safe Register: search the engineer's name or licence number and check the ID card shows the work they're doing for you
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Local tips for York
Mostly mains gas round here
Most homes in York run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, York: 78.4% mains gas onlyOwn your home? This is for you too.
It's only the law for landlords, but a yearly check is a smart habit for any home with gas.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, York: 65.1% owner-occupied🤓 Did you know? (York edition)
York has many historic buildings and other structures, including the minster, castle and city walls, all of which are Grade I listed.
Source: Wikipedia: York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
York is the traditional county town of Yorkshire, and the administrative centre of the City of York district.
Source: Wikipedia: York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Lots of semi-detached homes round here. If you share a wall, mention any shared flues or chimneys when you book.
Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044): 35.8% semi-detached homes vs 31.5% England
Landlord rules in plain English (England)
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
The fuller version
Landlords must arrange a gas safety check of gas appliances and flues they provide at least every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998).
A copy of the gas safety record should be given to existing tenants within 28 days of the check and to new tenants before they move in; records are typically kept for at least 2 years.
Rules differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and they do change. This is a friendly summary, not legal advice. Double-check on GOV.UK.
Your corner of York
Also covering: YO10, YO19, YO23, YO26, YO30, YO32, YO41, YO42, YO43, YO51, YO60, YO61, YO62, YO90
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Frequently asked questions
Do landlords in York need a gas safety certificate?
Yes. Rented homes need a gas safety check every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer, with a copy for your tenants. (Summary only; check the official guidance.)
Which postcode districts are in York?
17 active postcode districts use the York post town, from YO1 to YO90 (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). District pages on this site: YO1, YO24, YO31.
Nobody covers my part of York yet. Where else can I look?
The nearest other towns we list are Manchester (~58 miles), measured straight-line between OS Open Names centres. A gas safety engineer based there may travel, so ask.
How many homes in York are privately rented?
20.0% of 85,458 households rented privately at the 2021 Census (ONS TS054); 14.0% rented from a council or housing association.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Households heated by mains gas only (York local authority)
- 78.4% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Households on tank/bottled gas only (York local authority)
- 0.6% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Households on oil heating only (York local authority)
- 1.1% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Households with no central heating (York local authority)
- 1.2% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Households on district/communal heat networks (York local authority)
- 0.7% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Households privately renting (York local authority)
- 20.0% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS054)
- Population (GeoNames gazetteer)
- 156,135 Source: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0
- Active postcode districts with this post town
- 17 Source: Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory
- Local authority
- York Source: postcodes.io (ONSPD)
- Region / nation
- Yorkshire and the Humber Source: OS Open Names via postcodes.io
- Nearest listed town
- Manchester (~58 miles) Source: Calculated from OS Open Names coordinates
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 23 October 2026.