Homeowners told to keep cylinders inside property boundaries
TDT | Manama
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Gas cylinders left on pavements and roads outside homes are illegal, dangerous and can block ambulances, fire engines and repair crews, Muharraq Municipality has warned.
The municipality said homeowners must keep cylinders inside their property in safe, designated locations — not on public land.
Roads and pavements are built for public use, not for storing gas cylinders or household items. Such use breaches Bahrain's Public Roads Occupation Law.
The warning follows growing concern that some daily habits are being treated as normal despite posing risks to pedestrians, drivers and nearby homes.
Cylinders left in the street can block walkers, slow traffic, spoil the appearance of residential areas, and leave cylinders exposed to knocks, tampering or damage.
They can also obstruct access for emergency vehicles and maintenance crews during critical call-outs.
The municipality urged citizens and residents to follow the rules, warning that non-compliance endangers lives and property and that safe storage within the home protects both individuals and shared public spaces.
