What is gas safety record retention best practice?
Annual checks, tenant copies, and how long operators keep historic Gas Safe documentation in England.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 8 min read
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Keep every annual CP12 with engineer details alongside appliance lists; continuity helps sales of tenanted investments and licensing inspections.
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