Gas Safety Tips

If you Smell Gas

If you smell gas at home, make sure to follow these important steps:

• Ensure gas appliances haven’t been left on and unlit
• Don’t smoke or use naked flame
• Don’t unplug or switch anything electrical on or off
• Open windows or doors
• If your appliances are off, but the smell persists, turn off gas at meter
• Call Bord Gáis 24 hour Emergency Line 1850 20 50 50
• If you can’t get through, dial 999
• Don’t use a phone in the immediate area of the leak, use a neighbour’s or call from outside

If you smell gas on the street:

• Call Bord Gáis 24 hour Emergency Line 1850 20 50 50
• Don’t assume someone else has reported the smell

General Safety Advice

If undertaking alterations at home yourself, you should follow these safety tips:

• Before carrying out any ground work on your property make sure to locate any service lines that may be underground
• Do not block or build around any existing air vents or flues
• If creating a new living space, ensure it has ventilation in accordance with Building Regulations
• If adding additional radiators, ensure that your boiler can cope with the additional capacity
• If you are altering or adding appliances to a natural gas or LPG installation, ensure that work is carried out to the National Safety Standard: IS813:2002
• Get professional advice on ventilation and flueing before embarking on alterations to your house
• For general information on home alterations and the risks of Carbon Monoxide call 1850 79 79 79
• If you require professional advice before embarking on home alterations, contact a Registered Gas Installer. Call 1850 20 06 94 and ask for a listing