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Like most states, Washington has guidelines designed to help reduce the risk of fire from open gas lines. These regulations include the types of safety features and equipment that can be incorporated into gas fuel lines. The most common device that home and business owners can install to protect their property is earthquake shut-off valves – also called seismic valves.

More than 1,000 earthquakes occur in Washington annually, most in the west of the Cascades. While only a handful makes the headlines, all of these events have the potential to risk lives and damage property. Earthquakes can have both immediate and long-lasting effects. Hence, installing an automatic gas shutoff valve that shuts off the flow of natural gas to a home in the event of an earthquake or line rupture is the best possible safety precaution for the homeowners.

There are two types of Earthquake Gas Shut off Valves installed: seismic (or earthquake-actuated) valves and excess flow valves. These available Earthquake valves can manually or automatically shut off the flow of regulated gas to a home through meters or pipes that can be damaged due to an earthquake or other heavy tremors. This is accomplished either by motion sensing, which response to tremors caused by earthquakes, or a type of valve that senses a gas flow that is higher than normal and seals off the flow completely. These earthquake valves can be installed in lines that carry either natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The type of valve installed will be subject to an inspection (i.e., what will be the better fit).

If you smell gas after an earthquake, gas supply companies instruct homeowners and operations engineers in commercial buildings to shut off their gas supply immediately. Escaping gas has the potential to cause even more problems than an earthquake itself, either through fire or severe damage to your gas system. This is why the gas needs to be shut off as soon as possible when a quake has occurred. However, sometimes that isn’t feasible and other times no one is around to smell escaping gas. That’s when your unattended earthquake valve goes into action and instantly cuts off the gas to protect your property.

Seismic Gas Shutoff valves (also known as earthquake valves) can automatically shut off the flow of gas from the meter to the house. It works when the earthquake movement reaches 5.4 or more higher scale according to its in-built meter.

It"s obvious that Seismic Gas Shutoff valves need to be installed properly with the correct settings. An incorrect installation and activation of a seismic valve result in potential damage to the gas lines themselves – and to your property – they can result in life-threatening accidents.

The installation of an earthquake valve is a complicated project and is also a difficult thing to test once the job has been completed. If it becomes a DIY project, there’s no guarantee that the valve will actually work in the event of an earthquake.

An earthquake valve must be installed on equipment owned by your gas utility company, and the technicians you hire must have good working relationships with utility technicians and government engineers. They must also be savvy regarding permits and the condition of geological terrain.

That is why you want to call Fischer Heating and Air Conditioningwhen you decide to protect your property with seismic valves. We have a solid reputation for safe and successful installations of earthquake valves under many different conditions and guarantee our work.

After any natural disaster like an earthquake, an earthquake, or other significant event causes your earthquake to shut off or the excess-flow (EVF) valve gets close. To reset it back to work you can use the manufacturer"s resetting manual guide. If you"ll find it difficult to reset the valve then our recommendation is to call a certified professional from Fischer Plumbing to do the reset and adjust the valve settings and to perform safety checks to measure the gas flow and re-lit the pilot light.

Price: The cost of the earthquake valve will vary on the type, size, as well as installation requirements & earthquake gas shut-off valve installation cost charges of different companies.

Choosing A Perfect Valve: Before finalizing the valve size and manufacturer, you need to consult with the local department building and safety department to find out their initial requirement for the earthquake valve.

Where to Purchase A Valve:After finalizing the valve, to buy it, you can contact trusted plumbers around your area or go to the local certified supplier.

Installing A Valve through Contractor: Installing an earthquake valve or excess flow valve (EFV) is not an easy job hence it is required to hire a professional and certified contractor who is well experienced and can set it properly on your house line.

If you wish to install an Earthquake Valve or EFV, Fischer Plumbing can help you instantly. We will coordinate with you and will fulfill your requirement from choosing the valve to installing it properly on your house line. In some cases, the natural gas service line can gap intersperse to install the EFV.

Seismic Shutoff installs residential, commercial and industrial seismic gas shutoff valves (SGSV) in Washington Oregon and California. Earthquake Valves are designed to stop the flow of natural gas when earthquake activity strikes. Call for a quote.

Fires associated with broken gas and electrical lines are a frequent result of moderate to major earthquakes. Water supply line damage is also likely in these situations and fire departments are obligated to first serve public facilities in the event of disaster. It is estimated that over 90% of damage sustained during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was due to inextinguishable gas line fires.

Team up with Safety Valve Installation Inc. and invest in the cost-effective solution to earthquake protection - a seismically activated gas shut-off valve. Our installed valves are rated for 30 years of uninterrupted use - an average cost of less than $2 per month over rated valve life.

SVI is an industry leading Safety valve installer.Safety Valve Installation Inc puts safety first. We use the proper equipment and tools to make sure the job gets done right.

What They Think About Us“I highly recommend an auto gas safety shutoff valve installed by Safety Valve Installation Inc. to help protect your home from the risk of fire resulting from an earthquake.”

“A couple years ago we had Safety Valve Installation Inc install an automatic natural gas shutoff device in my home.  We have always regarded this as one of the best home improvement investments we could have made.  The knowledge that in the event of an earthquake our house will be protected from the possibility of a gas leak and subsequent fire has given us immense peace of mind.  Living in an earthquake prone region, this extra measure of safety can make all the difference in the world.  We would not hesitate for one minute to recommend the installation of this safety valve by Safety Valve Installation Inc to all homeowners.”

Mark and Sue S., Paso Robles, CA“We hired Safety Valve Installation Inc to install a seismic gas shut off valve.  The installation was quick and easy.  We have taken every precaution we can to protect our home from fire caused by leaking gas lines in the event of an earthquake.”

“California living does come with a few drawbacks, one of which is the dreaded earthquake.  So, when Safety Valve Installation Inc told us about the automatic gas shut-off valve, it seemed like a great idea to have it installed on our home.  The installation was prompt, and the technicians were happy to explain how it worked and how to re-set it.  The very reasonable cost more than compensates not only for the safety it provides us, but also for the protection of our home in the event of a major and or not so major earthquake.  The sense of security it gives us is immeasurable and we can’t thank them enough.”

Bianca S., Templeton, CASafety Valve Installation Inc installed one of these clever devices on my home several years ago.  Since then I have recommended it to all my clients.  As a Real Estate Broker I want to help my clients protect their biggest investment.  Even if I am away from home it gives me peace of mind knowing that if an earthquake were to occur, my home will be protected.”

As good as it gets service, installation and professionalism. The real test is when we have an earthquake! We were pleased with installer finding an existing gas leak in our meter which he repaired along with the installation. He also did touch-up paint on meter, leaving it looking clean and new. Having the safety valve in place makes us feel like we"ve got much less to worry about in case of an emergency.

Home: TestimonialsTHE SUGGESTION IN ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDED ON OUR WEBSITE ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS; HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE THE SAFETY OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR A STRUCTURE. PLEASE FOLLOW EARTHQUAKE GUIDELINES AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:

With the use of eartquake valves, the gas is cut off automatically by the valve in an earthquake, that will damage the structure, or the gas can be kept out of the building.

After sharing a recent article published by the OC Register, describing the chances of a major earthquake in Southern California, we’ve noticed increased interest about Earthquake Gas Shut Off Valves. Living near the San Andreas fault line, we’re long overdue for a big earthquake. Perhaps it’s the change from warm springtime air after a particularly wet winter, maybe many people sense this could be earthquake weather, but more of our customers have been asking questions about these devices, so we figured we’d take a moment, and address some common questions.

Intended to close a gas line in the event of an earthquake, these devices prevent gas flow into a structure where earthquake damage may have occurred. This greatly reduces potential risk of explosion, or fire, if a gas line is broken, or if a gas supply is flowing in an uncontrolled way after a major seismic event.

You can read more about Earthquake Gas Shut Off Valves here, where we describe the specific functional mechanics of the valves, and the valve manufacturers whose products we endorse, and use for our clients.

In some municipalities, an Earthquake shut off valve for a gas line is legally required, but this is not always the case for every property. Some municipalities have grandfather laws which except older structures. If a valve is not legally required, we must still recommend you have one installed.

In the event of major seismic activity, a gas line can still be shut off manually. Manual shut off valves are usually installed where the gas supply line attaches to the main line of a property. An automatic shut off valve does not replace the manual shut off valves at gas line mains. However, these devices can and do prevent potential disasters if someone isn’t immediately present, and able to manually shut off a gas line.

Living in Southern California means that acquiring Earthquake Insurance to protect your property is a prudent choice, and sometimes required. Many insurance providers are happy to see these automatic gas line shut off devices installed, because they are effective at saving property, and lives.

Right now, we’re offering installation of a single valve for $345, however we also offer discounts for multiple installations! Home Owners Associations and Apartment Complex owners will likely want to take advantage of our multiple installation discounts.

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CALIFORNIA Valves utilise a swing-check valve arrangement with an acceleration-sensitive triggering mechanism. The trip mechanism consists of a steel ball that rests on tapered cup-shaped support. The horizontal motions of an earthquake cause the ball to move from the centre of the support, which allows the ball’s mass to act upon the movable pipe of the trip mechanism to actuate the valve and initiate closure.

CALIFORNIA Valves do not use any source of internal or external electrical power. They remain closed until manually reset. These valves are mounted in the gas line upstream or downstream of the gas-line pressure regulator and gas meter outside the structure.

CALIFORNIA Valves do not replace manual shutoff valves installed in the gas service line. Springs assist in closing, and gas pressure helps in holding the disc in the closed position. The trip mechanism is factory set and sealed. A sight glass combined with an open/closed indicator that has green (i.e., open) and red (i.e., closed) bars enables the valve’s position to be easily and quickly determined.