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Suspect a Gas Leak at your school? Here's what to do.

1/31/2019

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Gas leaks can be a big problem. Unattended gas leaks can not only compromise school safety, but also put faculty and students at risk. Whenever there’s a leak, there’s a danger of fire (or even explosion) from the tiniest of ignition sources, including sparks from static electricity that you may not notice. Gas must be shut off to prevent a catastrophic explosion or fire, but most organizations are crippled without their gas supply and need emergency gas leak repair.
Your school community plays a vital role in natural gas safety by knowing the signs of a natural gas leak. An easy way to detect a gas leak is by the distinct, sulfur-like, rotten egg odor that is emitted. This odorant is added to make gas detection easier.  You may also hear hissing, whistling or roaring sounds coming from underground or from a gas appliance. Be aware of dirt spraying into the air, continuous bubbling in a source of standing water, as well as dead or dying vegetation in an otherwise moist area.
Natural gas is a clean and safe solution. However, in order to keep this fossil fuel safe,  proper maintenance of gas lines, valves and regulators is a must. The moment you suspect a gas leak at your school, you should immediately call your gas company or MBS Engineering for an inspection.
What to do when a gas leak is detected:
  1. Alert the entire school community and move to an upwind location immediately.
  2. Don’t shut the valve off yourself (it could cause a spark).
  3. Don’t flip electric switches or unplug anything, even if the light or appliance is on.
  4. Don’t use a telephone or a cell phone, as it could be source of ignition.
  5. Don’t start any vehicle or smoke anywhere near the vicinity of a gas leak.

At MBS Engineering, we're available 24/7 to respond to any concern about gas leaks. With our extensive experience, professional field officers and state-of-the-art equipment, we're able to provide the most efficient and reliable gas leak detection possible. All of our trucks are fully outfitted, allowing our teams to work comfortably and efficiently day and night while identifying and repairing emergency gas leaks throughout the state of California. Have questions about gas leaks at your facilities? We are here to help. Call us anytime at (925) 962-5077.

2 Comments
GasNtools link
2/1/2021 07:32:57 pm

Interesting post explained the things we need to do when we suspect a gas leak. Thank you for sharing the useful post.

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gas plumbing supplies link
11/22/2021 05:54:40 am

Potential risks lurk around the corner if gas systems are installed incorrectly. Even though the gas system is one of the most reliable heating technologies, there is a considerable risk of tragedy if the gas pipeline is damaged or leaks. This incidence may cause a gas to mix with the air, posing a fire hazard.

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Gas Leak Detection & Repair >
      • Gas System Survey
      • Gas Pressure Regulators
      • Excess Gas Flow Valves
      • Leak Detection Technology
      • Natural Gas Leak Survey Glossary
    • Excavation, Trenching, Grading >
      • Excavation
    • Plumbing Services
    • Seismic Shut-Off Valve Installation >
      • How Seismic Shut-Off Valves Work
    • Gas Turbines >
      • About Gas Turbines >
        • Is A Turbine Right For My Company?
        • How To Get Your Gas Turbine Power Solution
      • Cogeneration or Combined Heat And Power
      • For Breweries
      • For Refrigerated Storage And Food Processing
      • For Critical Infrastructure Emergency Power
      • For IT Data Centers
      • For Office Buildings, Stadia And Convention Centers
      • For Schools
      • For Manufacturing And Production
      • For Warehouses And Fulfillment Centers
      • For Agriculture
    • New Construction & Re-Piping >
      • Horizontal Drilling Or Directional Drilling And Directional Boring
      • Gas Bypass Line Construction
    • Custom Fabrication
    • Gas Line Maintenance
  • Regions
    • San Francisco Bay
    • Northern California
    • California Central Valley
    • California Central Coast
    • Greater Los Angeles
    • San Diego
  • Industries
    • Gas Services For Hotels
    • Gas Services For Hospitals
    • Gas Services For K-12 Schools
    • Gas Services For Colleges
    • Gas Services For JPAs And Insurers
    • Commercial Segments >
      • General Commercial
      • Municipal And Infrastructure Gas System Construction And Maintenance
      • Federal And Defense Gas System Construction And Maintenance
  • Resources
    • Library
    • Graphics >
      • Gas Safety Response Flow Chart
      • Gas Turbines
      • Problems With Older Gas Systems
      • How To Spot A Gas Leak
      • What Is A Seismic Shut-Off Valve?
      • How Does Natural Gas Get To Us?
      • Natural Gas Basics
      • Exercising Your Valves
      • The Road To Gas Safety
      • Sustainable Energy Comparison Chart
    • Natural Gas Free eBooks >
      • Are You Liable For A Gas Accident On Your Property?
      • Earthquakes And Natural Gas Fires
      • Natural Gas And School Safety
      • The Coming California Energy Shortage
      • JPA And Insurer eBook
  • Contact
  • About Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Blog
    • MBS In The News
    • Our Company
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