Instructions on how to act in cases of gas leakage or the detection of a malfunction of gas appliances (devices). If the gas caught fire at the leak point then

Gas is a source of increased danger, which can not only harm property, but also become a serious threat to human health. To avoid trouble, you should know what to do when detecting the smell of gas in the apartment.

Signs of a gas leak

The most common gases in use are hydrocarbon, which is delivered to consumers in cylinders, as well as methane delivered through gas pipelines. In nature, methane has no odor at all, but synthetic additives are added to it for use in everyday life, the consumer can immediately detect the leakage. Therefore, the first sign of the spread of gas is the appearance of a characteristic strong smell.

Gas can be identified by ear. All gas supply systems, including stoves and ovens, operate under pressure, so when a leak occurs, a characteristic hiss or whistle will be heard. Although the gas is invisible, the leak can be established visually. If soapy water is applied to the expected place of methane release, it will begin to actively bubble.

Inhalation of gas vapors causes headaches, dry mouth, asphyxiation in a person, so if your health suddenly deteriorates, you should check all gas appliances in a residential area for leaks.

Rules of conduct in various situations.

What to do when a gas leak is detected?

If you find the smell of gas in the apartment should not panic in order to avoid rash actions. It is important to shut off the gas supply as soon as possible. To do this, shut off the valve on the gas pipe. Every member of the family should know the location of the valve, as this will save time searching for it, thereby reducing the level of threat to life and health.

After the pipe is closed, all windows and balcony doors should be opened, ensuring maximum fresh air in the room. Regardless of the time of day, you must call the emergency service and leave the premises before the arrival of specialists.

If you smell gas, immediately open all windows.

Important! In the event that the gas valve is shut off, but methane continues to flow, it is strictly forbidden to return to the premises until the troubleshooting is performed by a special service.

Where to call if you smell gas? There are several options for calling a special service: from a landline - 104, and from a mobile, depending on the carrier, the combination of numbers will be as follows:

MTS and Megaphone - 040;
Beeline - 004;
Sky Link - 904.

Emergency calls are free.

If you detect the smell of gas in the room is prohibited:

Burn matches, smoke, turn on the lights and electrical appliances, because the slightest spark can lead to dire consequences. By the way, many people unknowingly or negligence ignite a match and try to find a gas leak. Such actions are extremely dangerous, with a high concentration of methane explosion is inevitable.
Try to fix the leaks yourself. Only specialists with special skills and knowledge in this field can work with sources of increased danger.

Attention! Natural gas has explosive properties and is capable of causing damage that is tens of times greater than the loss in a fire. There are cases when due to the careless behavior of one person, entire apartment buildings collapsed.

Causes of gas leakage

The output of gas from pipes is due to several factors that can be divided into domestic and professional deficiencies. Household reasons caused by accidents:

incomplete closing of the gas burner;
fire extinguishing on gas appliances during a draft or strong gusts of air.

Professional miscalculations mainly occur when installing gas equipment. For example, leaky pipes, faulty gas stoves and columns. One of the common causes is the improper weak fastening of the gas supply hose.

The normal operation of gas equipment can be determined by the fire. If the flame is blue, then everything works fine. In the event that the fire is yellow or has a reddish tint, you should seek the help of specialists, as this indicates the presence of faults.

Prevention of causes and effects

Terms of handling gas appliances.

Any situation is easier to prevent than to eliminate the consequences. In order to prevent the need to comply with the general safety rules:

Regularly talk with children about what gas is and how it can be dangerous.
Acquire only serviceable gas appliances that have a warranty period of service and appropriate certificates. In this case, do not engage in self-installation, and invite professionals in this field who have special tolerances to these types of work.
Store gas cylinders only in an upright position away from heating devices. The cylinder must not be located in a room with high humidity, as well as in direct sunlight. After replacing the cylinder, it is imperative to check the tightness of the connections.
Constantly monitor the position of the gas taps.
Prevent clogging of the burners, carry out their regular cleaning.
Leaving the apartment, it is recommended to close the gas valve and disconnect all electrical appliances from the network.
Do not move far from the stove during cooking.

Specialized gas service should systematically conduct an inspection of the equipment. So in apartments with gas stoves, where there is a centralized supply of gas, inspection is carried out once every 5 years, and in homes where gas is, once every 3 years.

On sale there is a special equipment that signals the presence of a gas leak. It is inexpensive, and its installation will help save life.

Actions when detecting the smell of gas

If it happened during the day, then:

- in no case can not turn on electrical appliances or use an open flame;

- immediately close the gas valve and close the taps of the stove or gas column valve;

- to ventilate the room, open windows or air vents, open the entrance door;

- all to leave the premises and call the gas emergency service.

If this happened in the evening and you have turned on the lights, TV and other electrical appliances, you cannot turn them off, because when they are turned off, a spark will occur in a power outlet or switch that could cause a gas explosion.

To eliminate the possibility of gas leakage, before using a gas furnace and a cylinder, to undergo safety instructions from specialists, obtain a document authorizing the use of gas appliances;

- Do not allow children and persons who do not know the rules for handling these devices to gas appliances;

- do not store gas bottles in garages, apartments, on balconies;

- fill gas cylinders only in specialized points;

- do not independently connect or disconnect gas stoves in apartments;

- do not use gas stoves to heat the apartment;

- observe the sequence of switching on gas appliances: first light a match, and then open the gas supply;

- leaving home, do not forget to turn off the gas stove and turn off the valve on the cylinder;

- in case of gas leakage do not light matches, do not smoke, do not turn on the lights and electrical appliances;

- if there is a smell of gas, immediately turn off the gas stove, turn off the gas supply valve, ventilate the room and call the gas service workers by calling "104" or firefighters and rescuers by calling "101".

Gas equipment located in the house must be in good condition and comply with the technical requirements for its operation.

Trust the installation and repair of gas appliances only to specialists. Do not use defective gas appliances. Do not operate gas installations with faulty or disconnected control and regulation devices, as well as their absence. Install furniture, combustible objects and materials at a distance of at least 20 cm from household gas appliances. Do not dry combustible materials on gas boilers or above gas stoves. Do not store at home household gas cylinders; refill cylinders only at specialized gas stations.

Feeling the smell of gas, in no case NOT INCLUDE and NOT TURN OFF light electrical appliances; turn off the gas supply valve at the gas pipeline in the apartment; check if the burners are turned off; open windows and doors to prevent explosive gas concentrations. If the smell of gas does not disappear: leave the room, warn your neighbors and call the gas service from the street by calling "04" or "112"

It is prohibited:

- use faulty gas equipment;

- check the gas leak with an open flame;

- use matches, lighters, turn on electrical appliances if you smell gas;
- leave the stove unattended, as well as the children alone in the kitchen;

- dry things over the stove;

REMEMBER: compliance with fire safety measures is a guarantee of your well-being, the safety of your own life and the lives of your loved ones!

Gas leakage actions

Many natural gases are sources of danger to humans. However, the most dangerous are methane (city main gas) and liquefied petroleum gas (in cylinders) used in everyday life. In case of leakage, they cause choking, poisoning and can lead to an explosion, therefore it is necessary to know and strictly follow the rules for using gas appliances, columns, stoves and caring for them.

HOW TO ACT IN LOCATION OF THE MAIN GAS

RULES FOR GAS CYLINDERS

Take measures to protect the cylinder and gas tube from heat and direct sunlight. Refrain from replacing the gas cylinder in the presence of a number of fire, hot coals, electrical appliances included. Before replacing, make sure that the valves of the new and used cylinders are closed. After replacement, check the tightness of the connections with soapy water. To connect the gas stove cylinder, use a special flexible rubber hose labeled no more than a meter long, fixed with safety clips. Do not stretch or clamp it.
Only inspect and repair gas equipment by a qualified technician. Store unused cylinders, both filled and empty, outdoors.
During cooking, make sure that the boiling liquids do not fill the fire and do not cause a gas leak. At the end of the work close the cylinder valve. Clean the burners regularly, as clogging may cause trouble.

Rules of conduct in case of an accident with a gas leak

Natural gases for the most part are serious sources of danger for humans. However, the most common to use, and therefore the most dangerous, are liquefied petroleum gas, offered to consumers in cylinders for domestic needs, as well as methane flowing through urban highways. They most often cause damage to property and damage to health, and sometimes take life.

Gas leakage causes choking, poisoning, and headache. But this is not the worst consequences. The result of a leak may be an explosion, the damage from which is incomparable even with a fire.

To avoid such unfortunate consequences, it is necessary to strictly follow all recommendations for the use of gas appliances, including stoves, columns, stoves. To carry out regular maintenance of them, not to delay with the repair or even replacement.

If there is a gas leak.

If you feel the smell of gas in a closed room, the first thing to do is to stop its flow to the stove. To do this, turn off the tap. In this case, in any case, do not light a match, do not smoke, if possible do not turn on the lights and any electrical appliances. The best solution in such a case would be to completely de-energize the apartment with the help of an electrical distribution panel on the landing. This will eliminate the possibility of gas ignition from a spark, and, accordingly, an explosion.

Open wide all the windows in the apartment, lock the doors so that they do not close the draft. Properly ventilate the apartment to the complete disappearance of the smell of gas. At this time, it is advisable to leave the gassed room altogether.

If, even with the valve turned off, gas continues to enter the room, it is strictly forbidden to return to it before the arrival of rescuers.

If your loved ones show the first signs of poisoning, immediately take them to fresh air, lay so that the head is above the level of the legs. Do not postpone calling a doctor even if the patient says that he is better.

Regardless of the time of day, call the emergency gas service.

Rules for the treatment of household gas cylinders.

If you store a gas bottle outside the house, place it in a well-ventilated area, always in an upright position. Do not put gas cylinders in the basement or bury in the ground.

Protect the cylinder itself and its gas tube from direct sunlight and heat.

If you need to replace the gas cylinder, you need to remove all sources of fire, burning coals, turn off electrical appliances. First of all, before replacing, make sure that both the old and new bottle are tightly closed. After making a replacement for tightness all connections. at home, this can be done with a soap solution.

In order to connect a gas cylinder with a stove, it is recommended to choose a flexible rubber hose no longer than one meter long, specially designed for this purpose, and fix it for safety purposes with clips. Ensure that they are not stretched or clamped.

Inspection, and especially repair, of all gas equipment can only be done by a qualified technician.

All cylinders that you currently do not use, both empty and filled, are stored outside the dwelling.

While cooking, be careful that liquids that have leaked from the pan do not fill the fire, as this may cause a gas leak. After all the preparation work is completed, do not forget to turn off the tap.

Behavior in case of gas leakage

How to deal with leakage of main gas

If you feel the smell of gas in the room, immediately shut off its flow to the stove. Do not smoke, do not light matches, do not turn on the lights and electrical appliances (it is best to de-energize the entire apartment by disconnecting the power supply on the switchboard) so that the spark could not ignite the gas accumulated in the apartment and cause an explosion.

Thoroughly ventilate the entire apartment, and not just a gassed room, opening all the doors and windows. Leave the room and do not enter it until the smell of gas disappears.

When the surrounding signs of gas poisoning, bring them to fresh air and put so that the head was above the legs. Call an ambulance.

If the smell of gas does not disappear, immediately call the emergency gas service (telephone 04), working around the clock.

Gas cylinder handling rules

Outside the house, store the gas bottle in a ventilated room, in an upright position, do not bury it and do not put it in the basement.

Take measures to protect the cylinder and gas tube from heat and direct sunlight.

Refrain from replacing the gas cylinder in the presence of a number of fire, hot coals, electrical appliances included. Make sure before replacing. that the taps of the new and spent cylinders are closed. After replacement, check the tightness of the connections with soapy water.

To connect the gas stove cylinder, use a special flexible rubber hose labeled no more than a meter long, fixed with safety clips. Do not stretch or clamp it.

Only inspect and repair gas equipment by a qualified technician.

Store unused cylinders, both filled and empty, outdoors.

During cooking, make sure that the boiling liquids do not fill the fire and do not cause a gas leak. At the end of the work close the cylinder valve.

Clean the burners regularly, as clogging may cause trouble.

Behavior in case of gas leakage

Many natural gases are sources of danger to humans. However, the most dangerous are methane (city main gas) and liquefied petroleum gas (in cylinders) used in everyday life.

INSTRUCTIONS on the procedure for action in cases of gas leakage or the detection of a malfunction of gas appliances (apparatus)

How to deal with the leak of domestic gas

Thoroughly ventilate the entire apartment, and not just a gassed room, opening all the doors and windows. Leave the room and do not enter it until the smell of gas disappears. When the surrounding signs of gas poisoning, bring them to fresh air and put so that the head was above the legs. Call an ambulance.

If the smell of gas does not disappear, immediately call the emergency gas service (telephone 04), working around the clock.

If there was a GAS LEAK in the apartment then:

Warn neighbors immediately and call 04 on the emergency gas service by calling 04, avoiding any actions causing sparks and an increase in the air temperature in the apartment;

Air the apartment by opening the windows and removing all present from it. You can not smoke, light matches, press the electric bell button, switch keys, make phone calls (pull the cord out of the socket so that you cannot be called), walk on the hard floor in shoes with nails or horseshoes (to avoid a spark). Sometimes a spark appears when you turn on any appliance (very often a refrigerator) and it is enough to cause an explosion, despite the precautions taken;

Stop, if possible, the gas supply, leave the apartment, closing the door behind you, and wait for the arrival of gas service specialists on the street.

If GAS INSIDE LEAKAGE BURNS then:

Immediately remove all people from the apartment and call the emergency gas service and the fire brigade from the neighbors;

While the gas is burning, there is no danger of an explosion; therefore, never try to extinguish the flame, as this will lead to a catastrophe: gas and air together form an explosive mixture and in the presence of a source of fire (overheated metal, burning coals, sparks, electric arc) an inevitable explosion;

Try to shut off the gas supply, so that the objects located close to the fire (curtains, towel, etc.) do not catch fire.

If the flame burned in the burner:

Noticing the extinguished burner, do not try to re-ignite it - it will lead to an explosion of accumulated gas. Shut off the gas faucet, open the windows and ventilate the kitchen;

wait until the burner cools down (if necessary, clean it of food residue and fat, blow the gas supply holes) and then re-ignite the gas, having previously closed

windows and eliminating drafts;

If a lot of gas has accumulated in the kitchen, in order to avoid poisoning, wet a handkerchief with water, press it to your face and, breathing through it, enter the kitchen and turn off the gas supply valve. If this cannot be done, immediately evacuate all neighbors on the landing and call the emergency gas service and the fire brigade;

Help the victims of gas poisoning.

If a LEAK FROM CYLINDER WITH LIQUEFIED GAS occurs:

Immediately call the emergency gas service and, together with your neighbors, take the balloon to the street, protecting it from impacts. Keep children away from the balloon and cover it with a wet, thick cloth;

As a rule, a leak occurs at the junction of the cylinder with a flexible hose. If the balloon cannot be taken outside, you can temporarily block the leakage with a wet rag. Air the kitchen, do not use lighting and electrical appliances;

If the arriving gas service specialists determine that it is dangerous to use this cylinder, take an opinion from them and, calling representatives of the district gas service, demand to replace the failed cylinder at their expense.

If a fire appeared on the cylinder with a gas, then:

Ask your family or neighbors to immediately call the fire brigade and the emergency gas service, remove everyone from the apartment;

Try to close the valve on the bottle by wrapping your hands with a wet cloth. If this is not possible (fire on the gasket, the valve is deformed as a result of heating, etc.), do not blow the flame - an explosion is possible;

Do not attempt to carry or move the compressed gas cylinder anywhere before it cools down: it can explode with the slightest push.

If you find a smell of gas in the staircase then:

Call the emergency gas service immediately. Together with your neighbors, try to identify the place and source of gas leakage. If you need to enter the apartment where the gas is coming from, break the door;

announce the danger to all residents of the house, convince them not to use electric calls and open fire. Inform the dispatcher about the incident and ask to temporarily disable the elevator in the stairwell (after removing people from there);

Evacuate the tenants from the apartments closest to the source of the gas leak, take the children and the elderly to the street, breathing through a wet scarf;

Open the windows and doors at the entrance, carefully ventilate it.

Upon the arrival of the gas service specialists, indicate to them the source of the gas leak and follow their instructions.

If a gas explosion has occurred, then:

Immediately call the emergency gas service, fire brigade, police and ambulance, if possible, save your neighbors from under the fragments of walls and ceilings, using improvised means (crowbars, hooks, shovels, car jacks, etc.), extinguish the fire. Be extremely careful: the explosions may repeat;

If during the explosion at the neighbors you were in an apartment, turn off the gas supply and turn off the electricity, immediately leave the apartment, closing the door behind you;

If you are not busy extinguishing a fire or rescuing people, go outside and, staying there before the arrival of the fire brigade team, call the Ambulance; give first aid to the victims.

Gas leak detection methods:

On the eye: on the surface of gas pipes moistened with soapy water, bubbles form at the leak;

Aurally: in the event of a strong leak, gas escapes with a whistle;

By smell: the characteristic smell that gas possesses becomes stronger near the leak. You can not look for a leak with an open flame!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY READITIONS ARRIVING IMMEDIATELY CALL THE RECOVERY ON TELEPHONE "112"

IN CASE OF GAS LEAKAGE CALL BY “104” TELEPHONE, IN CASE OF FIRE OR FIRE SMOKING IMMEDIATELY REPORT THE CONTROLLER TO FIRE PROTECTION ON “101” TELEPHONE OR 8-495-994-15-49--15-49--15-49--15-49--15-49 A-C HANCHIRE PROTECTING THE TELEPHONE ON 101 PHONE OR 8-495-994-15-494-494 -144 -144-47-494

Before the arrival of the fire brigade, take measures to evacuate people and property; start extinguishing with available means (water, sand, fire extinguisher, blanket or other thick cloth).

In the case of ignition of insulation of electrical wires, you must first turn off the network, and then proceed to extinguish.

Kerosene, gasoline and other flammable liquids cannot be extinguished with water: they are lighter than water and will rise to the surface as they surface. When burning these extinguishing fluids, you can use a blanket, thick cloth or sand.

Failure to comply with fire safety rules entails administrative responsibility, and in case of fire, administrative and criminal liability. In compliance with the basic rules of fire safety ignition cases are reduced to zero.

REMEMBER! Unconditional implementation of fire prevention measures will eliminate the risk of fire in your home.

Solnechnogorsk Department of Supervision

INSTRUCTIONS on the procedure for action in cases of gas leakage or the detection of a malfunction of gas appliances (apparatus)

INSTRUCTIONS on the procedure for action in cases of gas leakage or the detection of a malfunction of gas appliances (apparatus) How to deal with a leakage of household gas Having felt the smell of gas in the room,

Many city apartments are equipped with gas stoves. Gas is supplied to them centrally. Residents of private homes in some cases use gas cylinders or boilers. Whatever equipment is used for domestic purposes, the main principle of its operation is the observance of safety measures. It is extremely important to understand how to check a gas leak in order to take timely measures to eliminate it. This knowledge can save lives.

Causes of gas leakage

There are several major problems with the smell of gas in a residential area:

improper installation or operation of equipment;
the presence of cracks, creases on the gas hose, its rupture;
poor threaded connection on the hose nut, inside the gas stove;
wear gas hose gasket;
wear of sealing materials on the gas valve;
wear gas valve, its tight closure;
incorrect operation of the burner;
extinguished fire with the burner turned on.

Leak detection methods

Sometimes there is a need for urgent diagnostics before the arrival of gas service specialists. In order to take the necessary measures in a timely manner, the question arises how to check the gas leak in the home environment using available methods. There are several simple methods to identify the cause or find the location of the damage.

The main signals by which you can suspect the spread of gas in the apartment:

the fact of leakage does not cause doubts when it periodically smells of gas. If there is a smell when lit burners or after switching off the equipment, this is the first signal that there is a leak somewhere. Normally, natural gas does not smell. When used for domestic purposes in order to detect leaks in a timely manner, it includes a substance that has a specific pungent odor;

another signal that is easy to detect is a change in the color of the flame of a burning gas. If the equipment functions correctly, then the flame has an even blue color. Otherwise, it will be yellow, acquire red shades;

when a whistling sound is heard at the place of depressurization, this indicates that gas escapes at the site of damage.

How to check the leakage of domestic gas to ensure its existence?

Sometimes pipes or gas faucet are located in such a way that they are hidden by kitchen furniture. How to check the gas leak in such remote places? You can apply the method of crimping on the residual pressure. First you need to open the burners to pass gas through them. Then turn them off and turn off the valve on the pipe. So in the gas pipeline there will be the gas which has not burned down up to the end. To understand whether there is a leak, you need to wait just a few minutes. Then you need to open any burner, turn it on to the maximum position and try to light it. When there is no leakage, the rest of the gas will catch fire and burn to the end. If nothing happens and the gas does not catch fire, it means that its remainder managed to exit at the damage site.

If the gas pipes are not closed by the kitchen unit and there is access to them, that is to say, how to check the gas leak just by touch. Enough to hold your hand along all the connections on the gas pipe. Leak can be felt as a stream of thin cold stream.

You should know the technique, how to check the soap solution. Gas leaks can be detected using soap suds or shaving foams. It must be applied to the gas pipe, as well as all joints. Soil bubbles will appear at the gas outlet. Soap solution is best applied with a brush or a brush.

Special gas analyzers can help detect leaks. Such sensors can be installed together with sound detectors. When the permissible level of gas concentration is exceeded, the sensor is triggered and the alarm is activated.

It is important to know how to check a gas leak safely for yourself and those around you. Never use a burning match or a lighter for this! It threatens to explode.

Procedures and precautions for leak detection

If the leak is not in doubt, you must perform the following steps:

turn off the stove;
turn off the gas tap;
open windows to let in fresh air and ventilate the room;
notify the emergency gas service;
refrain from smoking, do not turn on electrical appliances in order to avoid sparks. It is better to completely de-energize the apartment by turning off the machines on the electrical panel.

If you suspect that the equipment is malfunctioning, as well as in the case of a self-detected leak, you should contact the professionals for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Tips

Gas leakage can occur in different parts of the pipeline. From the place of damage depends on ways to eliminate it.

In the event of a gas outlet at the threaded connections:

unleash the connection;
remove worn winding, sealing and sealing materials;
check the condition of the thread;
if it is, re-seal the connection and install the seals;
assemble the connection and tighten tightly to prevent gas from escaping;
check the seal with soap suds.

In case of leakage due to deteriorated sealing materials:

unleash the connection;
remove worn sealing materials;
install new gaskets;
assemble the joint and tighten it tightly;
check the seal with soapy water.

If the gas hose is worn out, there are creases and cracks on it, its complete replacement is necessary.

If all connections are in order and the gas hose is also in good condition, then the cause of the leak may be hidden in more complex problems:

some hotplate is damaged and its replacement is required;
the valve on the gas pipe is faulty and needs to be replaced;
the leak occurs from under the handle, which regulates the flow of gas to the burner. In this case, it is necessary to remove the handle, remove the old dried grease, clean, apply a new one and install the handle in place;
gas goes under the burner nut. It requires a neatly tighter tighten the nut, trying not to disrupt the thread.

In these cases it is better to seek help from qualified specialists who have access to work with gas equipment.

Gas leak in a car with HBO

With proper functioning of the car with HBO - gas equipment - no smell of gas should not be present. If the smell of gas is felt, there is a leak of gas fuel. This may occur for the following reasons:

equipment installed incorrectly;
connections are not tight;
fuel hoses or other components are of poor quality or worn.

Receptions, how to check the leakage of gas in the car, the same as in the case of home gas equipment. It is convenient to use sensors in the car's interior - gas analyzers or to check the fuel system with a soap solution.

To prevent leakage and in order to properly operate HBO, it is necessary to follow some rules:

do not use plastic or wire ties when installing HBO in a car. It is better to install spring ones that do not require braces;
use only copper or PVC pipes as gas hoses, as they are more durable;
change the air filter regularly or clean it;
timely carry out maintenance and adjustment equipment.

Domestic gas has long been our helper in the home, but it is extremely explosive and poisonous.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations warns - be careful with domestic gas, meet all the requirements for the safe operation of gas appliances.

In order to avoid accidents during the operation of gas appliances, experts recommend to observe the following rules and recommendations:

Acquire gas cylinders and gas equipment should be only in specialized organizations that have certificates for the implementation of these products. After all, the responsibility for the safe operation of operating gas appliances and their maintenance in proper condition are borne by their owners. Never buy gas appliances, including gas cylinders, from unauthorized persons.

Mandatory annual inspection of gas equipment by specialists.

Before opening the gas valve on the stove, bring the lit match to the burner.

Remember that gas mixed with air is fire and explosion hazard!

The sources of ignition of the mixture can be: open fire (matches, cigarettes, etc.), electric spark, which appeared when switching on and off electrical appliances. In order to avoid poisoning, it is necessary to check the draft before igniting, immediately after switching on the gas appliances and during their work, to monitor the condition of the ventilation ducts, to constantly ventilate the room, especially before going to bed.

Gas cylinders (working and spare) for household gas appliances should preferably be located outside buildings (in extensions, basement and basement floors, cabinets or under cocks covering the upper part of the cylinders or gear) at a blank wall at a distance not closer than 5 m from entrances to the building. Attachments should be made of non-flammable materials.

Extensions and cabinets for gas cylinders must be locked to prevent children and unauthorized persons from accessing and have air-vents.

When using gas in everyday life is prohibited:

Tie ropes to gas pipelines (this breaks the density of threaded connections, gas leakage and, consequently, an explosion can occur);

Dry linen and hair over the stove;

Unauthorized to reinstall and repair gas appliances, cylinders, valves; leave unattended gas appliances;

Allow children of preschool age and persons who do not know the rules for their safe use to use gas appliances;

Use an open flame to detect gas leaks (only soap emulsion should be used for this);

Install a pressure regulator without an o-ring or gasket;

Bend and twist the rubber-fabric sleeve (hose), prevent damage to the outer layer of the sleeve (cuts, cracks, breaks), as in these places there is a gas leak; place flammable materials and liquids near the working plate;

Use the rooms where gas appliances for sleeping and rest are installed; use gas and gas stoves for space heating; attach parts of gas fittings using a spark-forming tool; store spare cylinders.

In case of leakage from an underground gas pipeline, gas through loose ground or cracks in the foundation can penetrate into the basement of a residential building. Having discovered the smell of gas, it is necessary to protect the entrance to the basement, make sure that they do not smoke or light a fire near it, provide ventilation of the basement, the entrance and call the emergency service.

If gas equipment malfunctions or gas smells, you should immediately stop using the device, turn off the taps on the stove and the valve on the cylinder or the flask on the gearbox, call the emergency service by calling "04" and ventilate the room thoroughly. At this time, do not use open fire, do not turn on or turn off electrical appliances and electric lighting.

The department of supervisory activities of the city district of Istra reminds the population of fire safety measures when using gas equipment.

Remember that you are responsible for the proper operation of the gas equipment inside the apartment. When selling any gas appliance must be supplied with instructions for use. The person installing the device must give you a document certifying that the work was performed in accordance with technical and safety regulations. Flexible hoses should be as short as possible (no more than 2m). Make sure they are tightly attached to the faucet. The maximum service life of a flexible hose is four years, (the limit can be put on the hose), but care is required to replace it every two years. The hose clamp must provide full sealing, but do not try to clamp it too tightly, as this may break the hose and cause a gas leak. Do not forget that the gas used in everyday life is explosive, therefore, when using gas appliances, you must comply with the rules of fire safety!

Gas leak detection methods

Approximately. On the surface of the soapy water poured along the gas pipes, bubbles form in places of leakage.

Aurally. In the case of a strong leak gas is pulled out with a whistle.

By smell. The characteristic smell, which emits gas, becomes stronger near the leak. Never look for a gas leak with an open flame, such as a burning match. Try to stop the gas supply, if possible. Be sure to call the fire department.

When using gas appliances in everyday life, the following safety precautions should be observed:

Constantly check the draft, keep the vents in the rooms where gas appliances are installed, open. Burning gas burns oxygen; therefore, it is necessary that the room is provided with constant ventilation;

Do not plug the ventilation holes in the winter;

Do not leave working gas appliances unattended if they do not have appropriate automation and are not designed for continuous operation;

Do not use gas stoves for heating, but rooms where gas appliances are installed for sleeping and relaxing;

At the end of the use of gas, close the valves on the gas appliances, the valves in front of them, and when using the cylinders - and the valves of the cylinders;

Regularly check the tightness of the hoses and threaded connections on the pipes using soap suds;

Keep the gas stove clean;

Leaving the apartment, shut off the gas on the gas pipeline or tighten the valve on the gas cylinder.

Remember, gas leaks usually occur as a result of the hose breaking down, connecting the gas pipeline to the stove, depressurization of threaded connections, forgetfulness of people leaving valves open, children’s pranks, pouring water over the edge of the dishes.

What to do in case of a gas leak

Avoid any action that causes sparks and an increase in the air temperature in the room.

Do not touch electrical switches - this can also cause a spark.

Ensure intensive ventilation of the room by opening all windows.

Remove everyone present. If possible, shut off the gas supply. Call the master.

The gas ignited at the leak: while the gas is burning, there is no danger of an explosion. Never blow the flame, as this can lead to a catastrophe, gas and air will form an explosive mixture, and if there is an ignition source (overheated metal, burning coals, sparks, electric arc, etc.), an explosion is inevitable. Make sure that nearby objects do not catch fire. Compressed gas cylinder leak.

As a rule, a leak occurs at the junction of the cylinder with a flexible hose. With such damage, you can temporarily cover this place with a wet cloth. If you can, take the balloon out. If you can’t do this, ventilate the room well. Avoid any action that causes an increase in air temperature. Return the balloon immediately to the supplier. One of the causes of the prerequisite for ignition is a violation of safety rules when using a gas stove and risers on the ground floors. So, one of the family members turns on the gas stove, puts on it containers for cooking or heating food and for a long time is distracted by other matters, forgetting that red-hot cooking utensils, burnt food, boiling water can create a fire-hazardous situation. apartment. To avoid a fire when using gas appliances, we strongly recommend that you remember and follow the rules tested in practice:

Particular attention should be paid to the use of gas risers on the first floors in the summer: negligent tenants of inexperience or deliberately shut off gas taps at the first-floor gas station for the time they are not in the apartment, which is very dangerous, because it blocks the entire gas system in the house, which is fraught with the most serious consequences, including fire and death.

In case of danger, if the residents are absent for a long time, OMVD and EMERCOM personnel will be involved in opening the apartments.

The fire on the cylinder with compressed gas. Try to close the tap by wrapping your hands in a wet cloth. If this is not possible (fire on the gasket, the valve is deformed as a result of heating), do not blow the flame, as this may cause an explosion. Immediately call the fire brigade and try to protect the objects located near the fire from ignition. Never reposition the compressed gas cylinder until it has cooled: from the slightest shock, it can explode.

It is prohibited:

To allow the use of gas devices of children of preschool age, persons who do not control their actions and do not know the rules for using these devices.

Store empty and filled with liquefied gas cylinders in rooms and basements. Have in the gasified room more than one cylinder with a capacity of 50 (55) liters or two 27l cylinders (one of them is spare).

Position the cylinders against the furnace doors of furnaces at a distance of less than 2m from them. Use gas: if gas appliances fail, there is no thrust, gas leakage is detected, without checking the condition of the flue and ventilation ducts.

Any unauthorized actions with gas equipment, gasification without appropriate permits, the involvement of random individuals for the repair and rearrangement of gas appliances are prohibited. All types of work related to gas should be carried out only by specialized organizations.

The population using gas in everyday life is obliged to:

Instruct on the safe use of gas in the operating organization of the gas industry, have and follow the instructions for use of the devices.

To monitor the normal operation of gas appliances, chimneys and ventilation, check the thrust before switching on and during operation of gas appliances with the exhaust of combustion products into the chimney. Before using the gasified furnace, check whether the gate is fully open. Periodically clean the "pocket" of the chimney.

At the end of the use of gas, close the valves on the gas appliances and in front of them, and when placing the cylinders inside the kitchens, additionally close the valves at the cylinders. In case of malfunctioning of gas equipment, call the employees of the gas industry enterprise. In the event of a sudden cessation of gas supply, close immediately the taps of gas burners and inform the gas service by calling 04

Before entering the basements and cellars, before turning on the light and igniting the fire, make sure that there is no smell of gas.

If you detect the smell of gas, basement, porch, in the courtyard, on the street: inform others about precautions; report to the gas service by calling 04 from an ungassed area; take measures to remove people from the gas atmosphere, prevent switching on and off electric lighting, the appearance of open fire and sparks; before the arrival of the emergency team to organize the ventilation of the room. Be careful with gas! Your forgetfulness, inattention can cause unpleasantness to you, your family and neighbors. Only skillful handling of gas appliances and knowledge of gas use rules will help you avoid accidents.

How to deal with the leak of domestic gas

If the smell of gas does not disappear, immediately call the emergency gas service (telephone 04), working around the clock.

If there was a GAS LEAK in the apartment then:

- immediately warn your neighbors and by calling 04 call the emergency gas service, avoiding any actions causing sparks and an increase in the air temperature in the apartment;

- air the apartment by opening the windows and removing all present from it. You can not smoke, light matches, press the electric bell button, switch keys, make phone calls (pull the cord out of the socket so that you cannot be called), walk on the hard floor in shoes with nails or horseshoes (to avoid a spark). Sometimes a spark appears when you turn on any appliance (very often a refrigerator) and it is enough to cause an explosion, despite the precautions taken;

- stop, if possible, the gas supply, leave the apartment, closing the door behind you, and wait for the arrival of gas service specialists on the street.

If GAS INSIDE LEAKAGE BURNS then:

- immediately remove all people from the apartment and call the emergency gas service and fire brigade from the neighbors;

- while the gas is burning, there is no danger of an explosion; therefore, never try to extinguish the flame, as this will lead to a catastrophe: gas and air together form an explosive mixture and in the presence of a source of fire (overheated metal, burning coals, sparks, electric arc) an inevitable explosion;

- try to cut off the gas supply, make sure that objects that are not close to the fire (curtains, towel, etc.) do not catch fire.

If the flame burned in the burner:

- noticing an extinguished burner, do not try to re-ignite it - this will lead to an explosion of accumulated gas. Shut off the gas faucet, open the windows and ventilate the kitchen;

wait until the burner cools down (if necessary, clean it of food residue and fat, blow the gas supply holes) and then re-ignite the gas, having previously closed

windows and eliminating drafts;

- If a lot of gas has accumulated in the kitchen, in order to avoid poisoning, wet the scarf with water, press it to your face and, breathing through it, enter the kitchen and turn off the gas supply valve. If this cannot be done, immediately evacuate all neighbors on the landing and call the emergency gas service and the fire brigade;

- provide assistance to victims of gas poisoning.

If a LEAK FROM CYLINDER WITH LIQUEFIED GAS occurs:

- immediately call the emergency gas service and, together with your neighbors, take the balloon to the street, protecting it from impacts. Keep children away from the balloon and cover it with a wet, thick cloth;

- As a rule, a leak occurs at the junction of the cylinder with a flexible hose. If the balloon cannot be taken outside, you can temporarily block the leakage with a wet rag. Air the kitchen, do not use lighting and electrical appliances;

- if the arriving gas service specialists determine that it is dangerous to use this cylinder, take an opinion from them and, calling representatives of the district gas service, demand to replace the failed cylinder at their expense.

If a fire appeared on the cylinder with a gas, then:

- ask your family or neighbors to immediately call the fire brigade and the emergency gas service, remove everyone from the apartment;

- try to close the valve on the bottle by wrapping your hands with a wet rag. If this is not possible (fire on the gasket, the valve is deformed as a result of heating, etc.), do not blow the flame - an explosion is possible;

- do not try to take out or rearrange a cylinder with compressed gas somewhere until it has cooled: from the slightest push, it can explode.

If you find a smell of gas in the staircase then:

- Call the emergency gas service immediately. Together with your neighbors, try to identify the place and source of gas leakage. If you need to enter the apartment where the gas is coming from, break the door;

- evacuate the tenants from the apartments closest to the source of the gas leak, bring the children and the elderly to the street, breathing through a wet scarf;

- open the windows and doors at the entrance, carefully ventilate it.

Upon the arrival of the gas service specialists, indicate to them the source of the gas leak and follow their instructions.

If a gas explosion has occurred, then:

- immediately call the emergency gas service, the fire brigade, the police and the Ambulance; if possible, save your neighbors from under the fragments of walls and ceilings, using improvised means (crowbars, hooks, shovels, car jacks, etc.), put out the fire . Be extremely careful: the explosions may repeat;

- if during the explosion at the neighbors you were in the apartment, turn off the gas supply and turn off the electricity, immediately leave the apartment, closing the door behind you;

- if you are not busy extinguishing a fire or rescuing people, go outside and, staying there before the arrival of the fire brigade team, call “Ambulance”; give first aid to the victims.

Gas leak detection methods:

- to the eye: on the surface of gas pipes moistened with soapy water, bubbles form at the leak;

- by ear: in case of a strong leak, the gas is pulled out with a whistle;

- by smell: the characteristic smell that the gas possesses becomes stronger near the leak. You can not look for a leak with an open flame!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY READITIONS ARRIVING IMMEDIATELY CALL THE RECOVERY ON TELEPHONE "112"

Before the arrival of the fire brigade, take measures to evacuate people and property; start extinguishing with available means (water, sand, fire extinguisher, blanket or other thick cloth).

In the case of ignition of insulation of electrical wires, you must first turn off the network, and then proceed to extinguish.

REMEMBER!Unconditional implementation of fire prevention measures will eliminate the risk of fire in your home.

Solnechnogorsk Department of Supervision