Where can I put a gas bayonet?

A gas bayonet is a plug-in gas point. Inside, it lets you plug in a portable gas heater in winter and unplug it in summer. Outside, it's the neat way to run a BBQ or patio heater off the house gas. Where a bayonet can go depends on what you'll plug into it, the room, and the clearances in the gas rules. Here's a plain guide.

Common places for a bayonet

Where they can't go

• Heaters without a flue shouldn't be used in bedrooms or bathrooms, so heater bayonets don't go there.
• Not behind doors, curtains or furniture where a heater would be a fire risk.
• Not in small enclosed rooms without enough ventilation for the heater.
• Outdoor appliances must never be used inside, even if a bayonet is close by.

What's involved

We run gas pipe from your existing gas line to the new point, fit the bayonet in the wall or floor, test for leaks and provide the compliance paperwork. Under a timber floor it's usually straightforward; on a slab we look at the neatest route. You get a fixed price before any work starts. See gas point installation.

Keep heaters safe

Have gas heaters serviced at least every two years, keep vents clear, and consider a carbon monoxide alarm. See gas heater servicing and our gas safety guide.

In southern Eastern Suburbs homes

Many older homes in Matraville, Pagewood and Kingsford have an original bayonet in the lounge room. When it leaks or the plug won't seal, we can replace it, or move it to where the heater actually gets used.

Related help: gas points, gas heater servicing, gas BBQ conversions and gas safety guide. Local pages: gas fitting Maroubra, Matraville, Pagewood and Kingsford.