Landlord & Legal20 June 2025

EICR vs Gas Safety Certificate: What Landlords Need

Confused about EICR and CP12 certificates? Here's a clear breakdown of what each one covers and when you need them.

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Understanding Your Landlord Certificates

Landlords need multiple safety certificates to comply with the law. Two of the most important are the Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) and the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). Here's how they differ.

Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)

Required annually for every rental property with gas appliances. Covers boilers, gas fires, cookers, and pipework. Must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Find out more about our gas safety certificate service in Peterborough.

EICR

Required every 5 years (or at change of tenancy) for all rental properties. Covers the fixed electrical installation including wiring, sockets, and the consumer unit. Must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Key Differences

The CP12 is annual and covers gas; the EICR is every 5 years and covers electrics. Both are legal requirements and failure to comply carries significant penalties. Our landlord services cover gas safety and boiler maintenance across all of Peterborough.

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Reviewed and fact-checked: March 2026