To ensure your planned work will be accepted, please read over the following guidance note before continuing with your request:
Gas Fires
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Contractor’s specification must be submitted with your application. The work must be carried out by the contractor whose details you give.
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All work must be carried out by a suitably qualified tradesman, i.e. Gas Safe registered. Please include their company name and registration number on the application form.
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You must send us the Landlords certificate or equivalent on completing the work.
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VHS will take on responsibility for the system maintenance 12 months after installation.
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The tenant will be liable for any work identified at the first service.
REMOVAL OF GAS FIRES
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All work must be carried out by a suitably qualified tradesman, i.e. Gas Safe registered. Please include their company name and registration number on the application form.
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You will be responsible for any decoration needed due to the fire’s removal; this includes re-building the fire opening if required.
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If the fire is to be removed from a chimney breast wall, a vent must be installed or maintained where there is an opening in the chimney.
