Propane Explosion in a Residential Home
Incident Investigation
Propane Explosion in a Residential Home
June 8, 2022
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1389839-2022 (#28275)
Location: Spillimacheen
Regulated industry sector: Gas - Propane system
Incident Overview
An unlicensed contractor was hired to replace a residential gas fired hot water tank. The gas line was removed from the tank but was left uncapped. The homeowner turned the gas back on without being aware of the uncapped line resulting in an explosion.