Gas-heated appliances
Safety precautions to take if you smell gas
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Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately.
This is usually located near the gas meter.
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Eliminate all sources of ignition in a safe manner.
Do not smoke, light cigarette lighters or matches.
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Do not operate electrical lights or switches, i.e. do not switch them "On" or "Off".
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Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area.
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If the smell of gas persists, evacuate the building.
In the UK you must now:
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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.
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