Natural
Gas Safety Tips
You
can help prevent emergencies and unnecessary service interruptions to you and
your neighbors by following these tips:
Natural gas lines should not be installed from the meter to any
other buildings in which people live
No building or other structure may be built over any natural
gas pipeline
After a flood or other disaster, check for the odor of gas before
entering any area. If gas is detected, leave the area immediately and call your
local gas company from another location. Replace any appliance submerged in
water
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions in operating and
caring for natural gas appliances, and
use each appliance for the job it was intended
Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids indoors or in
the same room or area as a gas appliance or other ignition source
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Assure that fuel-burning
appliances are installed, maintained and used properly and safely. That
includes having an annual inspection of heating and venting equipment by
a “qualified technician” prior to the heating season, and the use of a carbon
monoxide alarm that meets
current standards
Ensure gas space heaters are installed by a qualified
professional and used and maintained properly
Use a broom to keep gas meters, pipes and other service
equipment clear in winter. Chimneys and vents for gas appliances must be
cleared after snow and ice storms to ensure proper venting and prevent carbon monoxide
accumulation
Don’t use gas lines to hang heavy clothes or other items and
don’t allow children to swing on the pipes as it could cause a gas leak
Set your water heater temperature to the manufacturer’s recommendations
(generally 120 degrees or lower). Check the water temperature before placing a
child in the bathtub, and never leave a child alone or
with other young children in the bathtub
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