Hsinchu City launches gas leak detector subsidy for restaurant businesses, offering up to NT$2,000 per business establishment

Bamboo City promotes subsidies for gas leak detectors in restaurant businesses, with a maximum of 2,000 yuan per business location. (provided by the city)

In order to strengthen the safety of gas use in catering establishments and reduce the risk of fire and explosion accidents caused by gas leakage, the Hsinchu City Government, after completing the inventory and counseling of 2,421 restaurants in the city, will promote the "Hsinchu City Restaurant Industry Gas Leak Detector Subsidy Program". For restaurant operators who use barreled liquefied petroleum gas and have a serial consumption of less than 80 kilograms, a maximum subsidy of NT$2,000 per business establishment will be provided to encourage operators to proactively install gas leak detectors and improve the independent protection capabilities of their business premises. The subsidy program is expected to be announced in December to accept applications.

Mayor Gao Hongan said that after the gas explosion incident on Gao Cui Road on June 9, he ordered the fire bureau to plan a joint inspection of the restaurant industry, and started inspections with relevant bureaus starting from June 15 to comprehensively review the use and safety management of liquefied petroleum gas in catering establishments within the jurisdiction. Subsequently, the fire department will inspect the gas connection equipment and safety protection of catering establishments. According to the "Administrative Guidelines for Safety Management of Business Places Using Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers", restaurant operators who use less than 80 kilograms of LPG in connection will be instructed to conduct independent inspections every two weeks. It is also recommended to install gas leakage interrupters, air leakage detection devices, anti-tilting fixtures, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment to continue to improve the safety protection of catering establishments.

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Gao Hongan said that this subsidy is targeted at restaurants that are legally registered in Hsinchu City, have business projects that include "F501060 Restaurant Industry", have physical business premises, and use barreled liquefied petroleum gas (the serial usage does not exceed 80 kilograms). Those who meet the qualifications will receive a maximum subsidy of 2,000 yuan per business location. The scope of the subsidy includes the purchase and installation costs of gas leakage detectors, and the installed detectors must have product inspection marks. Detailed program content and application forms will be announced together with the announcement. The city also reminds eligible restaurant operators to pay attention to the latest news on the city’s official website.

Gao Hongan reminded that gas leak detectors can detect the gas concentration in the environment. When gas leaks and reaches the set alarm concentration, it can alert on-site personnel through sound or light signals to detect abnormalities early and gain emergency response time. Restaurant operators should implement the principle of "turning off the fire when people are away", turn off the main switch of the gas source before closing every day, and regularly check the gas pipelines and joints to confirm whether they are damaged, loose or leaking. If you find an abnormal gas smell or the detector sounds an alarm, you should immediately avoid using fire sources and operating electrical switches. When safe, turn off the gas source, open doors and windows to maintain ventilation, quickly evacuate to a safe place, and call 119 to notify the fire station for assistance.