Propane Safety Resources

The gauge will usually be located under the hood on the top of your tank. Simply lift the hood and find the dial with numbers from 5 to 95. Those numbers indicate the percentage of propane in your tank. Please contact the Indy Propane office to schedule a delivery when your gauge reaches 30 percent.

1. NO FLAMES OR SPARKS
   Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones, or cell phones. Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger an explosion or a fire.
2. LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
   Get everyone out of the building or area where you suspect gas is leaking.
3. SHUT OFF THE GAS
   Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank, if it is safe to do so. To close the valve, turn it to the right (clockwise).
4. REPORT THE LEAK
   From another location away from the gas leak, call your propane retailer right away. If you can’t reach your propane retailer, call 911 or your local fire department.
5. DO NOT RETURN TO THE AREA
   Maintain a safe distance until a professional determines that it is safe to return.
6. GET YOUR SYSTEM CHECKED
   Before you attempt to use any of your propane appliances, a qualified service technician must check your entire system to ensure that it is leak-free.

A great thing about propane is that it lasts for years in a well-kept tank. If stored properly, the “shelf life” of propane is indefinite.

We recommend that a carbon monoxide (CO) detector be installed on every level of your home. Be sure to always follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding installation, location, and maintenance.

Propane gas detectors provide an additional measure of security. We recommend that you consider installing one or more propane gas detectors listed by UL in your home. Again, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding installation, location, and maintenance.