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Gas ガス
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There are two types of gas for household use, general household gas and LP(liquefied petroeum) gas. If you have a gas tank outside your home's kitchen area, it is likely you are being supplied with LP gas. Most apartments and flats do not use LP gas. Please check this before you buy kitchen appliances such as stoves and ovens, as some can only operate on a certain type of gas.
STARTING USE
When you want to start using gas, contact the Nihon Gas Company. A service man will switch on the gas and check the gas outlets and the appliances that are being used.
Nihon Gas
8-2 Chuo-cho
255-1181.
DISCONTINUING USE
Nihon Gas requires notification at least five days in advance of discontinuation. You will have to mention your name, present and future address, your customer number and the date of the move. A gas man will be sent on that day to turn the gas off.
RATES
Gas meters are read monthly and a notice slip of the amount used is put in your letter box. Gas rates consist of a basic charge plus the rate for the amount used.
PAYMENT
You can pay:
1. The bill collector
2. In person by taking the bill to the gas company, bank or post office
3. Through an automatic deduction from your bank or postal account
GAS ALARMS AND LEAKS
If you smell gas (which is scented for this purpose) or the alarm goes off, please do the following:
1. Extinguish all naked flames and cigarettes
2. Close all the gas valves, including the main one if you know where it is.
3. Open all windows and doors to allow ventilation.
4. Don’t touch electric or fan switches.
5. Notify your neighbours.
6. Contact your nearest Nihon Gas service station.
If the gas doesn’t come on at all, contact Nihon Gas.
LP GAS
If you use LP gas then contact the Prefecture LP Gas Association or an LP Gas company.
Prefecture LP Gas Association
5-6 Kamoike Shinmachi
250-2535
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