Gas leaks should be located and repaired by which entity?

• A. Gas Company
• B. Fire Department
• C. Boiler Operator
• D. Electrician

Answer: (A)

Gas leaks require specialized access, equipment, and authority to shut off the supply and perform safe repairs. The entity responsible for locating and fixing gas leaks is the gas company because they own and operate the gas distribution system, including service lines and meters, and have trained technicians to detect leaks and safely restore service. They can isolate the line, depressurize if needed, and repair the leak properly. The fire department may respond to an emergency and help secure the area, but they do not perform leak repair. A boiler operator handles boiler equipment, not the gas distribution network, and an electrician works with electrical systems, not gas piping.