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• Sniff test pamphlets available at City Hall
All gas merchants registered with the Murray Natural Gas System are qualified to install your new appliances and they are aware that all gas plumbing and fixtures must be inspected in accordance with NFPA 54, 2002 Edition. This requirement is another means to help insure your safety. Licensed Gas Merchants Only a licensed gas merchant shall perform installation and replacement of gas piping, gas equipment, or accessories, and repair and servicing of equipment. The term “LICENSED GAS MERCHANT” means any individual, firm, corporation, or company which, either in person or through a representative, is engaged in and is responsible for the installation or replacement of gas piping or the connection, installation, repair, or servicing of equipment. This person is experienced in such work, is familiar with all precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Utilization of a firm or individual for repair work or installation of gas appliances other than a licensed gas merchant IS IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY OF MURRAY ORDINANCE NO. 424 AND COULD RESULT IN DISCONTINUANCE OF GAS SERVICE TO YOUR RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS. Sniff Test The Murray Natural Gas System is encouraging its customers to conduct a SNIFF TEST. The free booklet available at City Hall contains a sniff test as well as the instructions on how to handle natural gas properly. We feel that our customers should be aware of the odorant that is in natural gas, and should know some facts about it: 1) Natural gas is neither toxic or poisonous; 2) Natural gas is lighter than air and it will rise and diffuse rapidly when it escapes in an open area; and 3) Most natural gas is odorless in its natural state; therefore an odorant is usually added to give it a distinctive odor. Natural gas is the safest, most dependable fuel known to man. Gas appliances, equipment, and transmission lines are safe and are constantly being tested and improved. However, it is possible, through misuse or by accident, to have a gas leak. It is important that you know what to do. This distinctive odor has been added to natural gas so that less than 1% of gas in the air can be detected. Please take a few minutes of your time read the pamphlet and conduct the SNIFF TEST. Call Before You Dig Murray Natural Gas is a participating member of the KentucKY Underground Protection System. KentucKY law requires contractors and private property owners to call the B.U.D. Center at 1-800-752-6007 two working days prior to digging. We urge everyone to prepare for a warm and safe winter by having your heating equipment inspected. We hope to serve you in the most efficient and economical way possible, but good maintenance habits are everyone’s responsibility.
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