Natural Gas Leaks:
Here are the basic steps if you detect a natural gas leak:
- Leave the home or area immediately upon detection of a leak (that means everyone).
- DO NOT use any electrical switches, appliances, telephones/cellphones, motor vehicles, any other sources of ignition such as lighters and matches. Additionally, do not attempt to close interior gas valves. Doing so may cause an ignition spark.
- Call SaskEnergy’s 24 hour emergency line from a safe place 1–888–700-0427 (i.e. from a neighbor’s home or your cellphone when you are in a safe area).
- DO NOT assume that the issue has already been reported that someone else will call.
- Do not re-enter the home until you have been given the all clear by trained personnel.
Gas Detectors: Want to ad a bit of piece of mind to your home and family.
- Install a combination Carbon Monoxide and Propane/Natural Gas detector/alarm unit. Many of these units plug directly into an AC wall outlet.
- These units are not smoke alarms.
- The installation of a detector is inexpensive insurance for the safety of you and your family.
- Also check if the SaskEnergy Gas Detector Rebate is still available at https://saskenergy.com/safety/detectingaleak.asp
BBQ – Grill Propane Leaks:
Gas Leak – No fire:
- Put out all smoking materials & other open flames
- Do not use your cellphone, light matches or operate electric switches
- Close the propane tank gas valve.
- If the leak doesn’t stop call the local fire department
- Check for the leak using soapy water (hand soap/water mixture).
Gas Leak – Results in a Fire
- Close the propane tank gas valve – only if it is safe do so.
- If not call the local fire department.
- If possible move the BBQ away from the homes structure a minimum of 10 ft or greater. Moving your BBQ away from the homes structure is a good practice whenever you start your BBQ. The vinyl siding on many homes has been melted by not following this common sense procedure.
- If your BBQ is located on a wooden, composite or combustible deck, remember that is fuel for the fire.
- If the propane tank is engulfed in flame – evacuate the area. There is the possibility that the tank may explode.
Caution – Safety Basics:
- Never utilize a grill indoors or in your garage.
- Never store propane tanks indoors or in your garage
- Doing so can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, explosions and fires
Reference article for operating your Grill safely: https://fasny.com/news/learn-keep-propane-grill-exploding/
More information at https://www.elgas.com.au/blog/505-bbq-gas-leak-test-gas-grill-barbecue
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