Landlords renting property with propane-fueled appliances are responsible for trying to limit the risk associated with propane.

Landlord Responsibilities

• inform renters of propane dangers and emergency procedures,
  
   
• maintain equipment, and
  
   
• correctly install propane appliances.

Informing Renters About Propane

• Review with the renter all of the information on this web site.
  
   
• Verbally explain that propane can be dangerous. Explain what you expect the renter to do when a gas-out occurs or a pilot light goes out. The safest procedure is to have only trained personnel relight the pilot and check the tanks and cylinders.
  
   
• Remind the renter that any smell of gas means there is a leak, and to follow the Emergency Procedure when a leak occurs.
  
   
• Provide the renter with a scratch-and-sniff pamphlet containing the propane odor, and have the renter smell the odor when you are there.
  
   
• Provide the renter (or maintenance person) with the appliance manuals.
  
   
• Explain the additional risk of appliances installed below grade, if any are installed on the property.
  
   
• Post the Emergency Procedure (found here) near each appliance and on doors