Gas Safety – South Australia

Gas safety – South Australia

Gas distributors are responsible for repairing gas leaks that occur on your gas meter or the gas pipes from your street to the gas meter. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining gas appliances, flues/ducts, and gas pipes throughout the house to the gas meter.

For safety tips, appliance information and how to keep you and your family safe, click here to access our Gas Safety Awareness Brochure.

Gas emergencies

Gas leaks should not be ignored - they can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. If you smell a gas leak, take action quickly - turn off your gas appliances and call your gas emergency number. turn off your gas appliances if safe to do so and call your gas distributors emergency number immediately.

You can find your gas distributor emergency number on your bill. South Australian gas distributor is Australian Gas Networks, call 1800 427 532

In case of a major gas leak or if you feel your life or property is at risk, call 000 immediately.

Before you start any excavation, irrespective of size, contact ‘Dial before you dig’ on 1100 or via https://www.1100.com.au