Is boiler servicing mandatory?
Yes. In France, annual servicing of a gas or oil boiler is mandatory for every home, whether occupied by the owner or rented. This obligation applies as soon as the rated output is between 4 and 70 kW (the most common residential range).
The goal: guarantee safety (CO leak or explosion risk) and the heating system’s energy performance.
To remember: the servicing certificate issued by the professional must be kept. Your insurer may ask for it after a heating-related claim.
What does decree no. 2009-649 say?
Decree no. 2009-649 of 9 June 2009 requires:
- An annual inspection by a qualified professional (PG, PGN, or QualiPAC depending on type)
- Delivery of a servicing certificate to the owner or tenant
- Checks on 3 essential points: safety, energy efficiency, pollutant emissions
For heat pumps, annual servicing is also recommended and sometimes required by the manufacturer to keep the warranty.
Servicing calendar by boiler type
| Type | Frequency | Average cost | Ideal season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas boiler | 12 months | €120 - €200 | Autumn |
| Oil boiler | 12 months | €150 - €250 | Autumn |
| Air-to-water heat pump | 12 months | €150 - €300 | Spring |
| Water-to-water heat pump | 12 months | €200 - €350 | Spring |
| Wood stove | 6 - 12 months | €80 - €150 | Autumn |
Domuss includes these frequencies in its maintenance referential and adjusts deadlines from your equipment’s installation date.
Penalties and consequences of skipping it
The consequences of missed servicing go beyond a fine:
- Insurance - refused cover after a claim (fire, carbon monoxide poisoning)
- Performance - 10 to 12% extra consumption (ADEME)
- Rental - the landlord remains responsible; the tenant can request servicing
- Resale - no certificate means a discount or a blocked sale
- Fine - up to €1,500 for individuals (article R224-41-4 of the Environment Code)
How to stop forgetting with Domuss
Here is how Domuss supports boiler servicing:
- Add your boiler to the inventory (type, brand, installation date)
- The schedule is generated - annual deadline calculated automatically
- Reminders 14 and 3 days before - push notification before the due date
- Log the intervention - scan the certificate, amount, professional’s name
- Maintenance score - see your compliance at a glance
Create your maintenance logbook for free and never miss your boiler service again.
Domuss covers 134 equipment types and projects deadlines over 24 months. Published by Programini, France.