Do’s And Don’ts

It’s important for you to do your part to make a safe fuel even safer. Here are some DOs and DON'Ts for natural gas safety.

Learn all you can about natural gas. The more you know,the more you will be safe.
Use your nose. If you ever detect even a small amount of the odor of natural gas in the air, don’t stay—get away. Then, contact your natural gas provider.
Look for the blue flame. If pilot lights and burners have a steady, blue flame, they are operating correctly. (Decorative gas fire logs are the only exception. Their flame is usually yellow.)
Have all gas appliances, furnaces, vents, flues, chimneys and gas lines in your home or business inspected every year or two by qualified industry professionals.
Keep the areas around all appliances and equipment clean and unblocked to allow for proper air flow.
Follow manufacturer instructions for the care and use of gas appliances and equipment.
Make sure there is at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home or place of business.
Review these natural gas safety tips regularly with ALL family members and coworkers.

Never let small children play with or near natural gas appliances or pipes, even the knobs on the oven or cooktop.
Dont use your stove or oven for anything other than cooking (for instance, to heat your home, under any circumstances.
Never move or install a gas appliance or change the connector in any way without professional assistance.
Never use a space heater UNTIL you are sure it has been vented properly. If using a vent-free heater, make sure the automatic cut-off switch is operational.
Never install a gas appliance yourself, unless you area a qualified contractor. Instead, you should always seek professional assistance.
Never store household chemicals or combustible materials near gas appliances.
Above all, don’t forget to learn what to do if you ever smell natural gas in the air: SMELL GAS? ACT FAST!

Installing a gas connection properly is very vital to your safety. Always remember to consider the following steps:

Ensure that your gas pipeline is well away from anything that can damage it. Also do not hang anything on the pipeline or close to it.
Always make sure that you do not use a pipe that is longer than 1 meter to connect your gas stove / geyser.
Always use prescribed and approved gas pipes
Always have proper plumbing installed for gas geysers.
Always approach HNGPL team for any modifications that need to be made to your gas pipeline or equipment.

Never let small children play with or near natural gas appliances or pipes, even the knobs on the oven or cooktop.
Never conceal your gas line, gas meter, or regulator valves.
Never install electric / telephone wires / cables close to gas line.
Never dig near or directly above the gas pipeline installed underground near your home.
Do not bury the RCC guard installed near your home in case of construction or during roadwork.
Never light fire near RCC guard.
Never lay drainage pipes near your main gas pipe underground or above the ground