Bushfire Safety

To provide LPG users with adequate reassurance that their LPG cylinders will not contribute to any further escalation of potential fire damage. It is strongly recommended that the following simple procedures be followed:

For any installation, check as follows:

1. Remove flammable materials away from gas cylinders.
2. Ensure cylinders are upright and secured on a firm base.
3. Ensure the cylinder safety relief valves are directed away from the building and from each other.
4. Ensure the cylinder valves are easily turned "off".

If a bushfire approaches:

1. Turn off all cylinder valves and appliances in the home. Don't forget BBQ / caravan / workshop cylinders.
2. Ring the fire brigade and follow instructions.

Pre – Summer check:

• Ensure your gas cylinders are secured to a solid structure and on a solid base to prevent falling over.
• Ensure the safety relief valves or cylinder vent face away from building and each other.
• Clear any combustible materials away from gas cylinders.
• Check to ensure the cylinder valves are easily turned "off".

If fire approaches:

• Ring the fire brigade and obey directions.
• Turn the cylinder off (in clockwise direction) at valve on top.
• Leave the cylinder where it has been installed.
• Leave the cylinder in an upright position ( do not attempt to disconnect or remove. LP Gas cylinders should be secured in an upright position. They are designed to vent gas if they become over-pressurised or when heated.)
• Make sure there are no cylinders stored indoors or underneath the property, including BBQ cylinders (4kg and 9kg).
• If exposed to heat, and if safe to do so, hose down the cylinders with water to reduce the pressure.

Never do any of the following:

• Never place cylinders inside a house or structure during a fire as it can present a hazard to fire fighters.
• Never lay cylinders on their side.
• Never cover cylinders with wet material to keep cool – these materials may dry out and burn, heating the cylinder.