Utah natural gas leaks direct new regulations for security at home, automatic degrees

Spanish fork, Utah (Kutv) – After a large gas leak from the stove and oven of a woman in Lehi had triggered the evacuation of many of her neighbors, concerns were said: How should people with gas devices such as a gas flock that can be easily pushed? Kutv 2new's Natalie Wadas spoke about it with fire brigades in the region and heard about a man who invented a device to get these worries too shorter after his time as a firefighter in Utah.

The Spanish fork fire and EMS boss Eddie Hales said that the demands for gas leaks are really common. And although you have the potential to be catastrophic, there are some ways to protect yourself.

“I love gas burners. We prefer you to cook better and you can make homemade Smores, but I'm definitely with small children who are worried,” said Wendy Santiano, who was one of the people who had to evacuate on Thursday morning in Lehi due to her neighbor's gas leak. Experience has left her with newly discovered concerns about the apparent security mechanisms of her own gas stove: “As with a smoke detector, if the battery is wearing, you have a sensor.”

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Hales said they take natural gas leaks very seriously. “Yes, so we will probably make two to three a week to instances of the natural gas carbon monoxide,” said Hales, “it is an explosive gas. If an explosive gas is built up, it only takes a small amount of friction or a spark in an explosion.”

He said that it is important to keep gas devices well to ensure that they are free from ruins and are well ventilated. In addition: “We always encourage people to have carbon monoxide detectors. They also make two detectors who feel explosive gases.”

However, Santiano wonders whether this is sufficient, given the fact, how dangerous natural gas leaks can be. “I just have the feeling that there could be like a beep or something, that says hey, you know, it is switched on or has automatic training and then you can reset it,” said Santiano.

“Well, here is a gas magnet that goes there on the back of your oven, and a red box here that the brain is of it,” said Peter Thorpe, CEO from Fireavert. Thorpe was a firefighter in Provo for 16 years. After many calls from kitchen fire and gas and gas, he decided to invent an automatic barrier system here in Utah. The device, which is referred to as fireavert, works when a smoke or gas detector runs. “The red box here hears this sound and automatically the magnet switches off the gas flow, which will prevent the leak of the apartment to your house and maybe prevent an explosion,” said Thorpe.

Chief Hales said if you have doubts whether you have a gas leak or not, call emergency services. “We would rather go out in an incorrect alarm than to have a real incident where something bad happens to them in our communities.”

Lehi City Emergency Management has a list of tips on the experience of what to do if you suspect a gas leak. You are as follows:

1. Pay attention to the signs of a gas leak

• Smell: natural gas is odorless, but a chemical (Mercaptan) gives him a lazy egg smell.
• Sound: Listen to hiss or whistle near gas pipes or devices.
• View: Pay attention to blowing in water, discolored vegetation or dust that blows out of a hole in the ground.

2. Install and maintain gas detectors

• Natural gas and carbon monoxide detectors (CO) can draw attention to leaks.
• Test every month and regularly replace the batteries.
• Place the detectors near gas devices and sleeping areas.

3 .. Inspect the gas devices regularly

• Plan annual professional inspections for:
• Gas stoves
• Hot water leaders
• Stoves
• Chimney
• Check for damaged or corroded connections and shut -off valves.

4 .. know how to switch off the gas

• Find your main gas shut -off valve (usually near your gas knife).
• Find out how to switch it off with a wrench.
• Only switch it off if you suspect a leak and know that it is sure to do this.

5. Keep the ventilation slots and devices clear

• Make sure the ventilation slots, prints and chimneys are clean and unhindered.
• Never block the air flow around gas devices.

6. Avoid DIY gas work

• Never try to repair or install gas lines or devices, unless you are a licensed specialist.
• Use only certified technicians for installations or repairs.

7. Know what to do if you guess a leak

• Do not use electrical switches, phones or anything that could cause a spark.
• Evacue the area immediately.
• Call 911 or gas company from a safe place.
• Don't take it in until the authorities will surely explain it.

8. Keep the emergency numbers at hand

• Put the emergency line and 911 near every phone in your house.

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