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Millions of homes and businesses use propane safety for heating, cooking, hot water, and many other uses. Just like electricity, natural gas and heating oil, propane comes with safety recommendations.

Q. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF THERE'S A GAS LEAK?

A. By the smell. All propane is treated to smell bad if it leaks. Sort of like rotten eggs or decayed cabbage.

Q. HOW SAFE IS PROPANE?

A. Thanks to safety conscious propane professionals and customers like yourself, propane is one of the safest energy sources available.

Q. WHERE DOES LEAKING PROPANE GO?

A. Much like natural gas, propane dissipates into the surrounding air. It cannot mix with, nor contaminate soil or water supplies.

Q. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SMELL PROPANE?

Open windows and doors to provide fresh air.
Do NOT light matches, and don't turn any switches or thermostats on OR off.
Check gas appliances. Is a burner on but not burning? If so, turn it off.
If the odor persists, or you can't find the leak and correct it, leave the building, and call the gas company from a neighbor's phone.

Q. WHAT IF THE ODOR IS STRONG?

Exit the building, without turning lights or any switches on OR off.
Turn off the gas at the tank valve.
Notify the gas company from a neighbor's phone. Have them tell you where the outside tank shutoff is, if you don't already know.
Do not reenter the building.
If your gas company's phone number is not already on the back of this booklet, write it in now.

Out of Gas?

1. Call your gas company.

2. Shut off the main gas supply valve on your tank or cylinder. If you're uncertain, call and ask the gas company.

3. Shut off all appliances burners and pilot valves. Each appliance has a sticker with these instructions.

4. When your gas service is restored, have your gas company turn on your valves and relight your appliances. Be sure all gas appliances are checked. While they're here, ask them any questions you have about home and fuel safety

We offer FREE professional and training certification to meet requirements for the State of California.

We have made available for your convenience 2 downloadable documents:

Material Safety Data Sheet

Certification of Instruction
Dispensing LP-Gas

How to Enjoy Safe, Clean Burning Propane

1. Have your appliances installed by your gas company, or a qualified installer.

2. Have your gas company safety check (Gas Check) your venting systems and appliances periodiacally.

3. Some appliances require venting, via a flue to the outdoors or roof. Follow all manufacturer venting recommendations, to prevent poisonous carbon monoxide buildup.

4. Keep areas around gas heaters and furnaces clean, and clear of combustibles.

5. Equip your house with a BC-rated fire extinguisher, and keep it charged and current. know how to use it.

6. A good rule is: Light the match first, then turn on the gas when first lighting an appliance or pilot light.

7. If the flame goes out, turn off the valve and wait a bit before relighting. This lets unburnt fuel dissipate safely.

8. When removing an appliance, make sure you shutthe valve on the line supplying the appliance. When removed, CAP the house end of the gas line you've just disconnected.

9. Rely on qualified gas personnel for appliance repairs. DON'T DO IT YOURSELF.