What’s the default renewal period for each type?
Supported Certificate Types & Validity Rules
Yes, CertNudge automatically suggests the standard renewal period when you add a certificate, based on UK legal requirements or industry best practice.
Default Renewal Intervals
When you select a certificate type and enter its 'Issue Date', the system automatically calculates a suggested 'Expiry Date' based on these common periods:
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)
12 Months (Statutory)EICR (Electrical Safety)
5 Years (Statutory for rentals)EPC (Energy Performance)
10 Years (Statutory)PAT Test Certificate
1 Year (Recommended)Fire Alarm Test/Service
1 Year (Recommended)Emergency Lighting Test
1 Year (Recommended)Legionella Risk Assessment
2 Years (Recommended Review)HMO Licence Document
Varies (Often 1-5 Years)Other Licences / Insurance
Varies SignificantlyImportant: Always Verify
You Can Override Defaults
The prefilled expiry date is a helpful suggestion based on typical rules, but you must always check the actual expiry date printed on your certificate.
- Specific circumstances (like the condition found during an EICR) can result in a shorter validity period being issued by the engineer.
- Licence validity periods vary by local authority.
- You can easily click the date field and select the correct expiry date from the calendar before saving. CertNudge will then use your manually entered date for all reminders.