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S6W-23695 · Written Question · lodged by Stewart, Alexander

Lodged on
06 Dec 2023
Heard / answered on
19 Dec 2023
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason there is reportedly no requirement for people selling properties to demonstrate that any boiler present in a property has been serviced before the sale of the property concludes.

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At present, there is no legal minimum frequency for servicing of gas appliances in owner-occupied homes in the UK. Therefore, there is no requirement for sellers to provide proof of servicing before a property sale. However, visual inspection of gas appliances forms part of the Scottish Home Report, and Gas Safe Register advice is to test gas appliances annually and prior to change in occupancy.
In addition, the Scottish Government introduced new requirements in 2022 for all homes containing carbon-fuelled appliances to fit a Carbon Monoxide alarm, to protect occupants from the dangers of faulty equipment.

Answered by Paul McLennan on 19 Dec 2023.