Fire and Emergency

IN THE EVENT OF FIRE CALL 999

1. Shut all valves on tank or cylinders and emergency control valve
   outside the building by turning clockwise.
2. Call the Fire Service and refer to presence of LPG tank.
3. Keep tank cool by waterspray, if possible.
4. Ring the Calor Emergency Service number 0845 7 444 999.

GAS LEAKAGE CALL 08457 444 999

1. Extinguish all sources of ignition.
2. Shut the emergency control valve outside your building (diagram a).
3. Shut all cylinder valves or the gas isolation valve on top of ground tank (diagram b) or underground tank (diagram c).
4. Ring the Calor Emergency Service number above. (Do not use a mobile phone.)
5. Do not operate electrical switches.
6. Open all doors and windows. Ventilate at low level (LPG is heavier than air).

GAS FAILURE ON BULK TANKS CALL 08457 444 999

1. Check contents indicator and pressure gauge on tank if fitted.
2. Turn off tap at each appliance.
3. Shut all valves on tank or cylinders and emergency control valve outside the building by turning clockwise.
4. Ring the Calor Emergency Service number above.

The difficulties of controlling a fire involving LPG cannot be overstated. Prevention, however, can be easily achieved, which is why LPG is used as a safe and valuable heating source in millions of homes across Europe.

To minimise the possibility of outbreak of fire, it is of key importance to provide good plant design and layout, ensure sound engineering and good operating practice, and provide proper instruction and training of personnel in routine operations and actions to be taken in an emergency.