Emergency Procedures
In case of fire
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Call the Fire Brigade on 999 immediately and inform them of the presence of an LPG tank
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If it is safe to do so, shut all valves on the tank and the emergency valve outside the house
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Ring the Calor Emergency Service (24 hour) on 0845 7 444 999
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Do not turn on the gas until the system is proved safe and all appliances have been turned off
In the event of no gas supply
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Check contents indicator and pressure gauge on tank, if fitted
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If no gas is present in the tank, turn off taps at each appliance
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Shut all valves on tank and emergency control valve outside the building
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Call your local Customer Operations Centre
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If gas is present in the tank, check all valves are open and if there is still no supply follow the instructions detailed below for a gas leak
If you suspect a gas leak
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Shut the emergency control valve outside the building
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Shut the gas isolation valve on top of the above-ground tank or beneath the cover of the underground tank
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DO NOT operate electrical switches, smoke or use naked flames and make sure there are no other sources of ignition around
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Open all doors and windows and ventilate at floor level, and all low level areas (Calor gas is heavier than air)
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Ring the Calor Emergency Service (24 hour) on 0845 7 444 999
