Gas Safety Checks
All plumbing connections, hot water service and carbon monoxide testing.
We provide property gas safety inspections, whether you are the property owner, rental providers or property managers you can count on RIC Safety Audits.
You only know what you know, RIC Safety Audits exist to make your life safer. Properties have many hidden issues which fall under the category of “out of sight, out of mind”. Gas appliances like ovens, stoves, heaters, hot water services are not designed to be”set and forget.” They require regular checking and servicing, and that is where we come in.
Detailed Reports
We provide detailed final reports to enable property owners and rental providers preferred contractors to quote required repairs quickly and efficiently. Our reports include information about, and recommendations for, works that will be required to be compliant with future implementations of the Residential Tenancy Regulations 2021.
Quality Assurance
We do internal auditing of our own audits to make sure quality control is maintained and we send multiple trades to the same site on the same day to prevent inconvenience for renters and property owners.
Upon completion of testing, a comprehensive report will be uploaded onto the Property Managers Portal, with recommendations for works that may be required as per the Residential Tenancy Regulations 2021.
Temporary Appliance Hire
Temporary appliances available to hire to provide a short term solution upon finding non compliant appliances to avoid unnecessary issues.
Gas safety, what we'll check
Heating
- Visual Safety check of heaters. (to be taken apart and cleaned if applicable)
- Complete a negative air pressure test to check flues and ventilation.
- Complete a carbon monoxide test of appliance.
- Gas exchange taken apart on heater and checked that it is in good working condition.
- Visual inspection of all readily visible flues and dektites.
- Document findings and photos taken of relevant components.
Oven, Hotplates & Stoves
- Visual Safety check of cookers to make sure they are safe and secured as per regulations.
- Check that there are no leaks in the pipes and ignition works correctly.
- Check the height of the cooker to the range hood to make sure it meets regulations.
Hot Water
- Visual Safety check of water heaters, checking pipes and lagging.
- Check for corrosion and pressure relief valves.
Gas Lines
- Check the pressures of the gas mains coming from the grid.
- Check for gas leaks coming into the property and from any of the appliances.
- Check the gas meter and make sure no leaks from the distributer side of the supply
- Make sure adequate lagging around the visible pipe work throughout the site.
Our Focus
You can count on responsive, courteous service from highly skilled tradesmen who are knowledgeable in all aspects of the business. The RIC Safety Audits has been founded on a base level of compliance and safety, with all directors focusing on keeping property owners and renters safe and saving rental providers money with preventative maintenance and recommendations.
Our technicians’ expertise and professionalism are next to none. You will appreciate their efficiency, timeliness and unparalleled customer care. All directors have rental properties and know the effort that goes into looking after your properties, we are trying to make the process as smooth as possible and keep compliance.