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HOUSEHOLD SHUT-OFFS YOU SHOULD KNOW

At minimum, know how to identify the main water isolation point and the consumer unit. Where gas is present, know where the meter and emergency control are located without experimenting with them.

FREE / NEXT STEP

HOME SYSTEMS CHECK

Check whether the important shut-offs, controls, meters and contacts in this property are actually known and recorded.

RUN THE FREE CHECK

WHAT TO DO WITH THIS

The objective is recognition and access, not unqualified repair. Labels should be clear, routes unobstructed and locations recorded for the household.

LIMITS / SAFETY

For gas emergencies follow the current emergency procedure; in Great Britain the National Gas Emergency number is 0800 111 999. Electrical or gas work should be left to appropriately competent professionals.

COMPLETE THE DECISION

READY/09 — HOME SYSTEMS

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SOURCES / CURRENT UK GUIDANCEhttps://beready.campaign.gov.uk/be-ready-for-emergencies/https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/faq.htm