action to protect their property from damages caused by condensation. Beware also of potential effect on your security deposit! London Borough of Hillingdon has an excellent section on dealing with Damp and Mould- HOME SAFETY AND CRIME GAS SAFETY It is a criminal offence for the landlord/agent not to have all gas appliances serviced and checked every 12 months, or for them to use someone who is not registered with the Gas Safe Register (Tel: 0800 408 5500). The service record should either be given to you when you move in or displayed in the property. If the landlord/agent refuses to have the gas appliances serviced, or they do not act on concerns that you raise, contact Environmental Health office of your local council (Hillingdon - http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=12780). They will check the appliances are safe and can then serve legal notices on the landlord/agent to have a full service carried out. They can also report them to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for not carrying out their legal obligations. The HSE have the power to instigate criminal proceedings against the landlord/agent. HSE Gas Safety Advice Line: Tel: 0800 300 363 What to do if you smell gas Call the gas emergency helpline immediately on 0800 111 999. Do not smoke or use naked flames. Do not use electrical switches. Sparks caused by electrical appliances can ignite gas. Open the doors and windows, if possible, to let the gas escape. Check gas appliances to see if any have been left on. Check to see if any pilot lights have gone out. Leave the affected area, and keep other people away. Turn off the gas at the meter. CARBON MONOXIDE – THE SILENT KILLER
action to protect their property from damages caused by condensation. Beware also of potential effect on your security deposit! London Borough of Hillingdon has an excellent section on dealing with Damp and Mould- HOME SAFETY AND CRIME GAS SAFETY It is a criminal offence for the landlord/agent not to have all gas appliances serviced and checked every 12 months, or for them to use someone who is not registered with the Gas Safe Register (Tel: 0800 408 5500). The service record should either be given to you when you move in or displayed in the property. If the landlord/agent refuses to have the gas appliances serviced, or they do not act on concerns that you raise, contact Environmental Health office of your local council (Hillingdon - http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=12780). They will check the appliances are safe and can then serve legal notices on the landlord/agent to have a full service carried out. They can also report them to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for not carrying out their legal obligations. The HSE have the power to instigate criminal proceedings against the landlord/agent. HSE Gas Safety Advice Line: Tel: 0800 300 363 What to do if you smell gas Call the gas emergency helpline immediately on 0800 111 999. Do not smoke or use naked flames. Do not use electrical switches. Sparks caused by electrical appliances can ignite gas. Open the doors and windows, if possible, to let the gas escape. Check gas appliances to see if any have been left on. Check to see if any pilot lights have gone out. Leave the affected area, and keep other people away. Turn off the gas at the meter. CARBON MONOXIDE – THE SILENT KILLER
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