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Many work premises (including restaurants, takeaways, retail shops, wholesalers, residential homes and offices) as well as domestic premises throughout Northern Ireland use gas either (piped or tanked) for heating or cooking.
When safely installed, regularly maintained and used properly, gas installations and appliances pose few risks. If gas is not managed properly, however, the risk of fire, an explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning is greatly increased.
Each year in the UK around 14 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by faulty or poorly installed gas appliances (for up to date statistics visit the HSENI website. Occasionally people are injured or killed in gas explosions and fires. By looking after your gas installations and appliances through regular maintenance they will be safe, last longer and run more efficiently.
Related Documents
Gas Safety Factsheet
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