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Gas, EICR, EPC: three dates to never miss

Gas safety every 12 months, the electrical report (EICR) every five years, the EPC every ten.

A tabbed folder of documents stands on a desk under a warm lamp, with a mug of tea beside it.
A tabbed folder of documents stands on a desk under a warm lamp, with a mug of tea beside it.

Three certificates, three cycles

Gas safety every 12 months, the electrical report (EICR) every five years, the EPC every ten.

The fines are per breach

An out-of-date EICR can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000 since 1 May 2026.

The PRS database will ask for copies

Copies of all three for every property, kept current for as long as it is registered.

Put each date on the property

Issue and expiry for gas, EICR and EPC.

Book before the expiry, not after

Reminders by email ahead of each date.

Keep the copies with the property

For the tenant, the council, and the register.

Where it sits

Penalty figures read from the government sources cited on the LetBuddy pricing page. This is not legal advice.

LetBuddy tracks each certificate’s date with email reminders and stores the copies. It does not book inspections.

Common questions

How often do I need a gas safety check?

Every 12 months.

How often is an EICR needed?

At least every five years.

How long does an EPC last?

Ten years.

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