Act at once, gas leaks can be dangerous.

IF THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED AROUND A GAS APPLIANCE:

Turn the appliance off. If you still smell gas turn off the supply at the meter or the cylinder.

Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area.

Do not operate any electrical appliances or switches - leave them as they are.

Make sure there are no flames that can cause an explosion. Do not smoke.

Call a registered gasfitter from a telephone AWAY FROM THE GAS LEAK, who will check the installation.

IF YOUR GAS IS SUPPLIED BY A PIPE FROM THE STREET

The gas can be turned off outside the house at the meter. The valve on the service pipe requires only a quarter turn to move from "on" to "off". A spanner may be needed to turn the valve off.

IF YOU USE LPG SUPPLIED FROM A CYLINDER

The flow can be turned off by screwing down the valve on top of the cylinder. If you have more than one cylinder, all the valves will have to be closed to shut off the supply.

IF THE SMELL IS DETECTED IN THE GARDEN OR OUT ON THE STREET

Vacate the area.

Contact your gas retailer.

Ring the gas emergency number which is in the front of the telephone book.

Keep flames, cigarettes and electrical equipment away from the area.

Make sure you and all the occupants of the house know how to shut off the gas supply - you never know when an emergency might occur.

ALL GAS APPLIANCES SHOULD BE CHECKED BY A REGISTERED GASFITTER ANNUALLY.

Don't forget, just like other equipment, your gas appliances need servicing - contact us for a recommended registered gas fitter now!