Gas Leak and Fire Due to Faulty Flexible Tubing Installation


Gas Leak and Fire Due to Faulty Flexible Tubing Installation

Damage of flexible tubing resulted in gas leak and flash fire. Gas leak resulted in a flash fire, caused by a damaged to the rubber tubing which melted over time due to over heating.


The flexible tubing was placed to close to metal underside of hob and was not hung freely in a curved position.

    TAKE NOTE

    Flexible tubings used shall comply with BS 669-1 & BS EN 14800 and hang freely in a curved position without any twisting, torsion or strain