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Dartmouth House
Sandwell Road
West Bromwich
B70 8TQ
Tel: 0121 569 6000
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Gas And Electric Supplies

All council properties have an electrical supply and most have a gas service. There are controls to turn off these supplies and for your own benefit you should know where these controls are.

Electricity Safety
  • Do replace worn or damaged flexes
  • Do turn off mains electricity supply before replacing a fuse
  • Do use childproof covers on unused sockets
  • Do ensure all appliances are correctly connected
  • Don't use portable appliances in the bathroom
  • Don't join two pieces of flex together with tape
  • Don't use damaged plugs
Solid Fuel Safety
  • Do ensure you use the correct solid fuel
  • Do Ensure rooms are adequately ventilated
  • Do ensure the chimney is swept regularly
If you have any problems contact your local housing office.

Gas Safety

If you smell gas ring National Grid on 0800 111 999 immediately.
  • Do open doors and windows
  • Do check that gas appliances are switched off
  • Do turn off supply at the meter
  • Don't operate electrical switches
  • Don't use a naked flame
Your gas appliances should be checked every year. Sandwell Homes will send a contractor to your property to undertake these vital checks. Help us to help you by ensuring our contractor is able to access your property to do a gas safety inspection.