GeneralBuying Guide2026-03-10
Gas Safety Tips for Homeowners
Install CO alarms, service gas appliances yearly, and know what to do if you smell gas.
A few gas-safety habits protect your household year-round.
Detection and servicing
Fit CO alarms on every level, test them monthly, and have gas appliances serviced annually by a licensed gas fitter.
If you smell gas
Leave the building, avoid switches and flames, and call the FortisBC emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 from outside.
Key takeaways
- CO alarms on every level
- Service gas appliances yearly
- Smell gas? Evacuate and call FortisBC
- Use only licensed gas fitters
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