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Seasonal Gas Meter Safety
In Cold Weather
Do
- Do clear a path to the meter so first responders can access it in an emergency
- Do clear gas meters and piping of snow and ice carefully with a broom or by hand
- Do clear chimneys and vents after a major snow or ice storm
Don't
- Do not shovel snow or ice against the meter or vent pipe
- Do not use your gas stove as a heating source
- Don't let icicles form overhead. Remove icicles to assure dripping water does not freeze on the meter or vent pipes
Follow these safety tips to ensure the equipment is working safely and efficiently this winter.
In Warm Weather
Do
- Do maintain a clear path to your meter so first responders can access it in an emergency
- Do keep gas meters and piping free from leaves, mulch and shrubs
- Do be careful when digging or raking around your meter
Don't
- Don't plant shrubs directly in front of the meter
- Don't build decking or fencing that blocks access to the meter
- Don't hit your gas meter with a lawnmower or weed whacker
- Don't tether your pet or let children play on any natural gas equipment
Year-Round Tips
- Don't stack flammable items near furnaces, water heaters, stoves or clothes dryers. Flammables include paper, wood, cleaning fluid, glue, gasoline, propane, varnish, paints, curtains or rags.
- Don't hang anything, including clothing, from gas piping. Any amount of added weight, even the small amount from wet clothes, can weaken or damage the equipment.
- Schedule regular checkups of your home heating system.