LPG safety

Detecting a gas leak

In its natural state, LPG is an odourless and colourless gas. An odourant is added to make it easier to detect leaks – so when you “smell gas”, you’re actually smelling that added odour.

If you can smell gas, check:

1. Whether any pilot lights on your appliances have gone out 
2. If any burners on your stove are accidentally turned on 
3. The connections to your gas bottle, gas appliances and equipment 
4. If your gas cylinder is close to empty – the gas at the bottom may smell stronger (even if it isn’t leaking).

Managing a gas leak or emergency

Call emergency hotline 000 immediately if you think you have an LPG leak. Turn off all your appliances and gas cylinders straight away. 

Until the emergency service technician arrives:

1. Open up all your windows and doors
2. Don’t light any matches, lighters or open flames
3. Don’t smoke
4. Don’t use any electrical appliances or phones, and don’t switch on any lights.