Home/Business Gas Safety
Gas Emergency Numbers
If you smell gas, suspect a leak or if there is an explosion or fire, call the City Of Alpine Gas Dept right away. Use these numbers.
City of Alpine Gas Dept: 432-837-3438.
Emergency Stand By: 432-294-1529
Advantages of Natural Gas
Natural gas is great for heating and/or cooking in your home or business. Natural Gas has an outstanding safety record due to its natural make-up. It has a very narrow range of flammability, natural gas can only attain combustion in a concentration of 4 to 15 percent per volume of air. Anything above and below these amounts, it will not burn.
Natural gas is lighter than air and dissipates into the air very quickly so accidental combustion is difficult. Natural gas ignites at a very high temperature, at about 1100 degrees Fahrenheit, This is almost twice the ignition temperature for gasoline.
All this combined, the accidental ignition or combustion of natural gas is unlikely. We are here to help you learn how clean burning natural gas is safely used in your home or business.
If you smell gas...
Keep Gas Appliances Clean And Operating Safely
Natural gas is great for heating and/or cooking in your home or business. Natural Gas has an outstanding safety record due to its natural make-up. It has a very narrow range of flammability, natural gas can only attain combustion in a concentration of 4 to 15 percent per volume of air. Anything above and below these amounts, it will not burn.
Natural gas is lighter than air and dissipates into the air very quickly so accidental combustion is difficult. Natural gas ignites at a very high temperature, at about 1100 degrees Fahrenheit, This is almost twice the ignition temperature for gasoline.
All this combined, the accidental ignition or combustion of natural gas is unlikely. We are here to help you learn how clean burning natural gas is safely used in your home or business.
If you smell gas...
- Do not attempt to locate gas leaks.
- Do not stay in the building when there is a strong gas odor. Be ready to let our servicworkers into your home or business so he or she can investigate.
- Do not turn on or off any battery-powered, rechargeable or electrical device, including phones, garage door opener, radios, TVs, computers or any device that could create a spark.
- Do not turn on or turn off any lights or electrical switches, or unplug appliances.
- Do not use any type of telephones, including cordless, cell or landline.
- Do not park or operate vehicles and power equipment where leaking gas may be present.
- Do not smoke or use lighters, matches or other open flames.
Keep Gas Appliances Clean And Operating Safely
- Forced-air furnace filters need to be kept clean. Clean or replace them according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
- Do Not use or store these products near your furnace: paints, gasoline, or any other household cleaners that may be explosive.
- Keep your heat registers and cold-air returns open and clear so the air can flow properly.
- Have qualified HVAC contractors inspect your furnace annually.
- Check the exhaust vent to make sure it is clean and open since any gas that does not burn completely can create carbon monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is also a gas with no color, odor or taste.
A Correct Color and Burn for Natural Gas
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