Gas Installations and obstructions

Gas Installations

If you have a gas supply it is important to ensure there are no potential fire risks.

There have been occasions where wheelie bins or other waste materials have been maliciously set on fire and have subsequently damaged the gas meter.

Where possible, do not store waste material or wheelie bins on or adjacent to the gas meter installation as this increases the potential fire risk if these are set alight.

Wheelie bins should be stored at a place away from the gas meter installation or in a secure area.

No one should in any way

interfere with the integrity of the gas installation/apparatus or compromise its safe operation, or

damage (including misuse, interference, tampering or stealing) the meter, meter apparatus or any other pipes at the meter.

Any failure by you to comply with the above conditions may result in legal action being taken against you.

Please try and keep gas meter installation unobstructed and freely accessible. Do not place or store materials in front of meters as this prevents the meter reader from your gas supplier being able to access the meter. This is particularly important in relation to safety as speedy access to the meter installation can be crucial in the event of a gas leak.

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