On Oct 8, 9:48*pm, wrote:
I don’t know about other states or gas companies but here in Southern California, unless it’s an emergency, per The Gas Company rules, as a licensed contractor or resident, you have to call the gas company before you can turn-off the gas to a house from the meter?

Weird.
The recommendation here is that if you smell gas, shut off the gas,
open the windows, don't operate electrical appliances and call the gas
company.
I can't imagine it being different anywhere else.

A danger is that air might get into the pipes so they need to be
purged before turning back on.

Virtually no appliances here have pilot lights any more.

Lots of people turn off the gas, water and electricity when they go
away/vacation.