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Gas Safety at Home

De Wet De Villiers
The National Veld and Forest Fire Act

GAS SAFETY AT HOME HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

~ Courtesy Santam
With most South African consumers still checking their load-shedding schedules, the use of gas appliances has increased quite a bit over the past few months. Whether you’re considering buying a gas stove or have already purchased a gas heater to ward off the winter chill, there are several safety considerations you need to take into account when you have your gas appliances installed.

Although gas is safe to use if installed in accordance with regulations, the most common types of hazards associated with the use of it include explosions and fire. There are numerous guidelines to take into consideration where the installation of gas is concerned.

Courtesy Santam we wish to share the following top three tips regarding installation can be found in the South African National Standards (SANS) guide under gas installation regulations:

  • Gas bottles may not be installed less than 1 meter sideways from doors and windows.
  • All copper pipes going through a wall must be sleeved.
  • Your gas installation must be accompanied by a certificate of conformity for gas appliances.

Santam’s underwriting team furthermore provides the following advice for homeowners regarding gas safety:

  • Gas equipment/systems must be installed in accordance with SABS requirements (SANS087).
  • When a property where a gas appliance is installed, is sold, a certificate of conformity must be obtained for the gas system, and it must be provided to the purchaser.
  • Only gas bottles containing less than 19kg of gas may be stored inside a building.
  • When gas stoves are in use, ensure sufficient ventilation, do not open the gas flame too high and make sure the gas is turned off properly after use.

If you have any questions relating to this matter, please get in touch with us at info@dwdv.insure or call us on 014 592-1077.