FEELING SAFE WITH NATURAL GAS

"GAS METER SAFETY"

Your gas meter is designed to be completely functional and safe. The meter set is designed with a customer turn-off valve that is located on the piping between the meter and the house. This valve enables your heating contractor to turn-off the gas into your house for their working convenience as well as for emergency personnel.

Your meter is checked by the meter reader at each reading to assure an accurate reading. Periodically your meter will be replaced with a new one to further insure accurate use of gas consumption.

To protect your meter and your safe welfare, the Natural Gas Department asks that you:

1. Do not plant flowers or shrubs near the meter as the meter regulator has an air channel for air intake for proper breathing.

2. Do not attach or lay objects against or to the gas meter. A possible electrical malfunction may occur. A minor electrical shock to the person or an animal could also occur.

3. Do not allow soil build-up to occur under the gas meter. Maintain an air space between the gas meter and the ground surface.

4. Treat your gas meter as any other important tool you may have. Do not run into the gas meter with a mower or other mobile unit. Serious damage could occur to the connecting pipe with severe results.

Be Safe With Your Gas Meter, It Is The Passage Way To a comfortable Living Standard Natural Gas Can Only Provide.

CITY OF LEXINGTON
NATURAL GAS DEPARTMENT