Both residential and commercial property managers and owners have different responsibilities; perhaps, the most important of all is to ensure the safety of everyone inside the building. They also have a major responsibility to be ready for any possible emergency situation such as a gas leak.

A potential gas leak can be life-threatening to everyone residing inside the building and also those around it, which is why it requires an instant response from someone who’s in charge of the building. A gas leak inside your house or commercial property can easily be missed if you don’t know its warning signs.

Knowing the signs of a possible gas leak will help you deal with it as fast as possible in order to resolve the issue before it turns out to be a disastrous situation. Now, we will provide you with vital information that will assist you to detect a gas leak inside your building and prevent major incidents:

Gas Odors

Natural gas itself doesn’t have any scent, but the energy suppliers add a particular odor to the household gas so that it can easily be detected by us. When you smell the presence of a gas, make sure you don’t turn on the light or anything that includes a spark. If both gas and the spark come into contact with each other, it could result in a sizable explosion.

After sensing the gas odors, the first thing you should do is to switch off the gas supply by locating the isolation valve present in your meter box or probably under the stairs. After switching off your gas supply, contact your energy supplier instantly and arrange for a certified technician to rectify the problem as soon as possible.

Carbon Monoxide

The presence of carbon monoxide inside your building can easily go unnoticed as it’s an odorless gas; overexposure to this gas could be highly injurious to your health. It’s best to install an analog carbon monoxide gas detector in your building that could also detect the presence of some other notable gases as well including natural gas, ammonia, and others. This device can detect combustible gases including carbon monoxide by employing its catalytic sensor.

Installing a carbon monoxide alarm system is becoming a common practice in most households and businesses these days as it can alert property managers about a possible gas leak well in time.

Bubbles on Gas Pipes:

Another sign of a potential gas leak in your house or office is the emergence of unexpected bubbles on gas pipes. In such cases, switch off the gas supply immediately and contact your gas supplier as soon as possible. Even the smallest crack in the hardware requires attention as it only takes a tiny fracture or crack for gas leakage and leads to potentially hazardous situations over the space of a few hours on a given day.

State Of Your Plants

The state of your plants around the building can also be a sign of a possible gas leak. If your plants appear to be as if they are being slightly blown by a wind, it could possibly be due to gas escaping from a nearby pipe. Likewise, if your plants die unexpectedly, it might very well be because of increased exposure to gas for some time. However, there may not always be apparent signs that could point toward gas poisoning.

In short, a gas leak in your building could prove to be highly fatal for the well-being of those present in it. In case you suspect the presence of a gas leak, evacuate the building and call for emergency services right away. Also, don’t forget to notify your gas supplier about the gas leak. It’s best to let an expert deal with finding the exact location of a leak to ensure everyone’s safety.

When you detect a gas leak, don’t turn on any of your appliances or lights, light a match, or start your car as natural gas is increasingly flammable and can ignite if it comes in contact with an ignition source. Last but not least, be proactive by investing in the best gas leak detectors and placing them near your gas appliances to prevent catastrophic events.

To learn more about fire alarm and gas detection systems, get connected with Capital Solutions fire and Safety Experts in Islamabad, Pakistan. You can also call us at 051-4446640 to book a consultation for the fire fighting and smoke detection system of your business or building.