What can you do to stay safe?

 

Keep your home and family safe with these easy tips recommended by FORTIS B.C: 

 

• Keep your gas meter clear of snow, ice,  leaves and debris, and don't enclose it. 

 

• Keep the area around your furnace or water  heater clear and free from combustibles. 

 

• Keep your gas meter well protected from vehicles in your driveway or carport. 

 

• Only buy gas appliances certified by trusted testing organizations such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Underwriters Laboratory (UL). 

 

• Have a licensed gas contractor install,  inspect and maintain your  appliances and vents regularly (in most cases, annually) to ensure they are in good condition. 

 

• Keep your appliance manuals and read  them for safe use, care and maintenance instructions. 

 

• Have a licensed gas contractor check the gas  pipes in your home for corrosion or other faults.