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For owner-occupied homes, no — but it's strongly recommended for safety, and most boiler warranties become void without it. For rented properties, landlords must arrange annual service of all gas appliances by an RGI under the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act. The RGI issues a Gas Safety Certificate that the landlord must hold and provide on request.

A standard annual service includes external visual check, removing the case, internal clean, checking gas pressure, testing the flue with a flue analyser, measuring CO and CO2 emissions, checking safety devices (pressure switch, overheat thermostat), checking expansion vessel pre-charge, and a function test of the heating and hot water. Total time is typically 45–75 minutes.

Service confirms safe operation on the day of service. CO alarms detect leaks that develop later — from blocked flues, displaced flue terminals, cracked heat exchangers, or deteriorating seals between services. Irish regulations require a CO alarm in every room with a fuel-burning appliance and any habitable room adjoining one. They cost €25–€40 and last 7–10 years.

A gas fire or gas stove service typically runs €70–€120 — slightly less than a boiler because fewer combustion checks are needed. If you have both a boiler and a fire, most RGIs will offer a combined-visit discount of €30–€50 off the second appliance. Many gas fires can go 18–24 months between services if used lightly, but annual is recommended where in regular use.

If the issue is minor and within scope (replacing a thermostat, swapping a valve, rebalancing pressure), the engineer will quote you on the spot and most can do small repairs in the same visit. If the issue is serious — gas leak, flue fault, dangerous appliance — the engineer is required to issue a warning notice and may disconnect the appliance until repaired. They'll explain next steps and remediation cost before leaving.