Gas-heated appliances
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Safety precautions to take if you smell gas
Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately.
This is usually located near the gas meter.
Eliminate all sources of ignition in a safe manner.
Do not smoke, light cigarette lighters or matches.
Do not operate electrical lights or switches, i.e. do not switch them “On” or
“Off”.
Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area.
If the smell of gas persists, evacuate the building.
In the UK you must now:
Call the Gas Emergency Contact Centre (Tel: 0 800 111 999).
For any gas work in the UK always use a Gas Safe registered engineer.
In other countries please follow relevant country specific procedures on gas.