Replace gas hoses and stoves when they reach their expiration date; never modify the piping yourself, and you may decline any unsolicited sales pitches from gas companies.
A properly certified gas hose costs only a few dozen yuan. Replacing it when it expires is a mandatory obligation for users, as clearly stated in the Regulations on Urban Gas Management. The same regulations explicitly forbid any unauthorized modification of gas piping or removal of gas meters. Moreover, they stipulate that gas companies may not compel customers to purchase specific products or services. Therefore, if a representative from a gas company shows up claiming that replacement is mandatory, you have every right to refuse.
A compliant gas hose costs just a few dozen yuan. Stoves s…
The Regulations explicitly define it as a user obligation to promptly replace any gas appliances or connecting…
A compliant gas hose costs just a few dozen yuan. Stoves should be replaced every few years; during such replacements, it’s wise to check whether any components have passed their expiration date.
The Regulations explicitly define it as a user obligation to promptly replace any gas appliances or connecting hoses that have been phased out by national policies or have exceeded their designated service life. Conversely, any unauthorized installation, modification, or removal of household gas facilities or metering devices is strictly prohibited. Additionally, the Regulations make it clear that gas providers may not demand that customers buy particular products or accept specific services.
国务院 (2010). 城镇燃气管理条例（国务院令第 583 号）第二十七条：「燃气用户应当遵守安全用气规则，使用合格的燃气燃烧器具和气瓶，及时更换国家明令淘汰或者使用年限已届满的燃气燃烧器具、连接管等」；第二十八条禁止行为含「（一）擅自操作公用燃气阀门」「（二）将燃气管道作为负重支架或者接地引线」「（四）擅自安装、改装、拆除户内燃气设施和燃气计量装置」；第二十条燃气经营者不得「（六）要求燃气用户购买其指定的产品或者接受其提供的服务」；第二十九条用户可就收费、服务向燃气管理等部门投诉，「有关部门应当自收到投诉之日起15个工作日内予以处理」. http://www.gov.cn/gongbao/content/2010/content_1758214.htm；深圳市住房和建设局 (2024). 安全用气小知识（二）：「立即关闭家里的燃气总阀门」「迅速开门、开窗进行通风」「一定不要开、关家里的电灯、抽油烟机等电器」「人员应该迅速撤离，转移到安全的地方，并且及时拨打燃气公司的报警电话」. https://zjj.sz.gov.cn/zcjzts/content/post_11882410.html；张家港市应急管理局 (2024). 燃气安全使用知识：「不要情急之下打开排气扇进行通风」「应远离现场之后才能打电话求助」. https://www.zjg.gov.cn/zjgszwz/yjaqzs/202411/72b4fad7399c48378302460c6ce2d55b.shtml
Open source linkSome people visit under the guise of 'security inspections' and promote solenoid valves and alarms immediately after checking. According to Article 20, Item 6 of the regulations, gas companies are not allowed to require you to purchase their specified products; you may refuse or file a complaint. If you smell gas, first turn off the main gas valve; for bottled gas, turn off the cylinder valve. Then, open doors and windows for ventilation, but do not turn on exhaust fans. Do not turn any electrical appliances, such as lights or range hoods, on or off, and do not touch lighters. Afterward, evacuate the area and call the gas company's emergency number from a safe distance. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a separate matter; see section 13.