FLOOD SAFETY: Gas and Electrical Equipment Safety in Floods
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/03/12 -- There are serious gas and electrical safety implications to consider if you are living or working in an area experiencing flooding. The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) reminds homeowners and businesses to take precautions with gas and electrical appliances when flooding is expected.
"Electrical equipment and gas appliances exposed to flood waters can be dangerous if they are re-energized and used without being properly inspected by a licensed contractor," says Greg Paddon, Director of Technical Programs for the BC Safety Authority.
"Moisture, debris and contaminants in flood-damaged equipment or appliances can sometimes be hidden and cause serious risks," adds Paddon.
If flooding is expected and time allows, do the following:
If there is no advance warning of flooding or a licensed contractor is unavailable:
Extreme precautions must be taken when returning to a flood-damaged area.
The British Columbia Safety Authority promotes the safe installation and use of technical equipment. We are a not-for-profit organization. As the Province's delegated authority, we administer safety standards, enforce compliance, issue permits and licenses, educate, and conduct assessments and onsite inspections - particularly in high-risk situations. We continuously advance the standard of safe practices in BC.
Please read the BC Safety Authority's Emergency Post Flood Protocol for Re-Energizing Electrical and Gas, available at:
For more information about gas and electrical safety visit the BCSA web site at:
Contacts:
Media Relations
BC Safety Authority
778-396-2164
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Datum: 03.07.2012 - 14:43 Uhr
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