Safe Living with Gas and LPG
Install Safely
Always get a licensed Craftsman Gasfitter to install your gas appliances or alter your gas supply.
Maintain Regularly
To ensure the safety of your gas appliance or installation, get it checked regularly, preferably by a manufacturer's or distributor's service agent.
Ventilate Well
Unflued gas appliances need to be used in well-ventilated areas with plenty of fresh air circulating. Seek advice from a Craftsman Gasfitter when using an unflued appliance.
Gas Safety
What to do if you think you have a gas safety problem.
Gas Installation Certificate
Ensure that you have a gas installation certificate.
Bathrooms and Confined Spaces
In small rooms or in bedrooms and bathrooms, a permanently installed gas heater may be only used in certain, restricted circumstances
Earthworks and Digging
Gas pipes are generally located underground. Although an advantage when it comes to appearance of a propery it means there are significant hidden dangers when you excavate.
Caravans, Motorhomes and Camping
Carbon monoxide is highly toxic and prolonged exposure to it can be fatal. Here are some hints for camping safely when using gas.
How to Turn Gas Supply On or Off
If you are using a free-standing gas appliance with an LPG cylinder, use the valve on top of the cylinder to stop the gas flow.
Transport of portable LPG cylinders
[ Published 04 November 2008 ]
Energy Safety would like to remind all users of LPG cylinders to take extra care when transporting the cylinders.
Gas Heating
Gas is an instant form of heating but must be treated with respect.
Carbon Monoxide - What to Look out For
To avoid having problems with your gas appliances it's important to maintain them regularly.
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