Commercial Kitchen Gas Safety Check with a Clear CP42 Record

A CP42 is the record commonly used after a gas safety inspection in a commercial catering kitchen. It lists the equipment and installation items checked, records the findings and notes any action identified during the visit.

It is intended for commercial catering premises that use gas-fired equipment, such as restaurants, cafés, takeaways and other working kitchens. The exact inspection scope depends on the equipment and installation at the site.

UK gas safety law requires businesses to keep gas fittings safe and use people who are qualified for the work. The law does not name one specific CP42 form as the only record, but a CP42 is commonly used to document a commercial catering gas safety inspection.

The inspection and maintenance schedule should follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions, the kitchen’s risk assessment and the advice given for the installation. Many businesses arrange a CP42 inspection each year, but the correct interval depends on the premises and equipment.

The agreed scope may include gas-fired catering appliances, accessible pipework, isolation points, controls and safety devices. Relevant ventilation and extraction arrangements are also considered where they form part of the commercial kitchen installation.

Yes, where those systems are relevant to the safe operation of the gas-fired equipment. The engineer considers whether the kitchen has suitable airflow and whether combustion products can be removed as intended.

Where a gas interlock forms part of the kitchen installation, the relevant arrangement may be included in the agreed inspection scope. The gas supply and mechanical ventilation should operate together as intended.

The work must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer who is qualified for commercial catering gas equipment and the work involved. Citywide Plumbers is registered under number 669196. Check our registration and listed competencies .

CP42 pricing depends on the appliance number and type, the installation, access and the agreed inspection scope. Provide the equipment and site details before booking so the work can be priced correctly.

There is no fixed time for every commercial kitchen. The visit depends on the number and type of appliances, the installation layout, access and whether the engineer identifies anything that needs further investigation.

The record will note the fault and the action taken or advised. Equipment identified as unsafe must not be used until the problem has been dealt with. Repairs, replacement parts and remedial work are arranged separately.

No. A CP42 records the agreed safety inspection. Gas servicing and maintenance covers maintenance work outside that inspection, including work needed to keep equipment in suitable condition.

CP42 is used for commercial catering kitchens and gas-fired catering equipment. CP12 is the familiar name for the Landlord Gas Safety Record used in residential rental properties. View the CP12 Landlord Gas Safety Record service .

Provide the commercial kitchen address, equipment list and any access or operating restrictions. Make sure the engineer can reach the gas meter, appliances, accessible isolation points, controls and relevant ventilation or extraction equipment. If you smell natural gas, call 0800 111 999 rather than waiting for the appointment.