//Glossary
Gas leak test
Checking gas piping for leaks with combustible-gas detection along the run and a pressure test that isolates the section holding the leak. It identifies exactly what to repair instead of replacing the whole system.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the building, do not operate switches or anything that can spark, and call the gas utility's emergency line from outside. A plumber repairs the piping; the utility handles the immediate hazard and the meter.
Guides that use this term
- › Gas line basics: sizing, testing, and which jobs need a permit
- › What to do in a plumbing emergency: shut off, stay safe, contain, call
- › Do you need a permit for a gas line?
- › Outdoor and yard plumbing: hose bibs, yard lines, the regulator and the gas run to the BBQ
- › DIY vs calling a plumber: what you can safely do yourself, and what you should not
- › Gas vs electric water heater repair: what fails on each and what the visit involves
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