Shutting Off Gas for Safety

As soon as you move in or have Natural Gas installed for the first time, for your own safety, it's a good idea to know how to turn off your gas supply at the safety isolation point. Your builder/developer/installer should have provided you with a 'Conformance Declaration' for your gas installation. This document contains important safety information for you including the location of your safety shut off valve for use in the event of a domestic emergency or gas leakage.

• The shut off is frequently fitted within your meter box, outside the house.
• If you require a meter key give Bord Gáis Networks a call on 1850 200 694 and we'll organise one for you.
• If the Natural Gas shut off valve is hard to reach or will not operate, call Bord Gáis Networks on 1850 200 694 and we will have the problem resolved for you.

How to Turn Off Your Natural Gas Supply

We advise you to turn off the gas when you go away on holidays, or leave your home unoccupied for any length of time, or if there is an unexplained smell of gas in your house.

• First turn off your Natural Gas appliance taps and any pilot lights.
• Then turn the safety shut off valve to the 'off' position. It is off when the lever is at right angles to the pipe.
• When you return it is just as easy to switch back on, but be alert for the smell of gas.