Gas and Oil Servicing and Safety

We have a duty of care to make sure that all gas and oil appliances owned by Richmondshire District Council are serviced every year by Gas Safe registered engineers. Any appliances, i.e. a cooker, would be checked at the same time of the service for condition.  If unsafe these would be disconnected (please note appliances are not the responsibility of Richmondshire District Council).

Under your conditions of tenancy, you must allow Richmondshire District Council’s appointed contractors into your home to carry out gas and oil safety checks.

Our Contractor will contact you when your gas or oil safety check is due. The letter will be individually addressed to you and will let you know when the safety check is due. When you receive this letter please make contact and arrange an appointment for the engineer to call.

Useful telephone numbers

Reporting a breakdown (during office hours):
0800 138 4757 (Help-Link Ltd)
01748 829100 (Sheltered Housing - Switch 2)

Ongoing repairs and appointments (during office hours):
0800 915 1530 (Help-Link Ltd)
01748 829100 (Sheltered Housing - Switch 2)

Emergency out of hours
(01653) 690738

If you smell gas

  • Put out any cigarettes or naked flames
  • Check you have not left a gas tap or cooker on
  • Immediately turn off the incoming gas supply at the meter
  • Open windows to ventilate the area
  • Call TRANSCO on 0800 111 999

Do not

  • Use your mobile phone inside your home
  • Use your intercom system
  • Switch off any lights or electric switches as this could cause an explosion
  • Smoke




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