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1. What type of natural gas plumbing system do I have in my home?

There are 2 types of commonly used gas plumbing systems. These include rigid black steel and corrugated stainless steel tubing. A licensed plumber installs rigid black steel piping. Pre-manufactured segments of flexible stainless steel tubing are used to connect rigid steel piping to appliances. The second type of installation involves corrugated stainless steel tubing with a protective coating usually yellow in color. A licensed plumber installs this product in the home.

For more information, please call Frisco Fire Marshal's office at 972-292-6320.

2. Will my house explode if I have one of these products installed?

There have been no incidents in the City of Frisco that have been reported that would indicate that homes with these products will explode. For more information, please call Frisco Fire Marshal's office at 972-292-6320.

3. What can I do to make my home safe from lightning?

The City of Frisco is unaware of a fail-safe method to protect your home from lightning strikes. The manufacturers recommend that lightning protection systems be installed to minimize damage from lightning. They also suggest bonding the products to further safeguard the pipe systems. Most scientists agree that these safeguards will reduce the damage caused by lightning. Cost may be a factor when considering these products.

Lightning also damages electronic devices. We suggest that you always protect your valuable equipment with surge protection. Consult an electrician or a lightning protection expert if you are interested in these safeguards. For more information, please call Frisco Fire Marshal's office at 972-292-6320.

4. What should I do if my home is struck by lightning?

First and foremost, don’t panic. It is always recommended to call 911 if you suspect your home has been struck by lightning. Lightning is a very dynamic phenomenon. Often what sounds like and appears to be a direct strike on your home is only a strike in your area. In the interest of safety, the Fire Department would rather inspect a suspected strike than risk having an undetected fire cause greater damage.

The City of Frisco and the Frisco Fire Department are committed to a proactive approach to fire safety and quality of life in our city. Our goal is to minimize the risk of lightning strikes in our community thereby reducing the risk for loss of life and property. For more information, please call Frisco Fire Marshal's office at 972-292-6320.