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Natural Gas Safety On College Campuses

​Colleges and universities are huge energy consumers; data shows that US colleges consume an average of 17 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot annually.

The energy from natural gas goes to water heating (14%), space heating (76%) and cooking. Many schools are using these systems to improve indoor air quality and cut down on energy costs. 
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Given the size of college campuses and their peculiar needs, colleges need comprehensive gas safety plans to guarantee the safety of the young people who come there to pursue their dreams.
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Some Of Our College And University Clients

  • UC San Francisco
  • UC Merced
  • UC Davis
  • UC San Diego
  • CSU Fullerton
  • CSU Fresno
  • CSU Dominguez Hills
  • Fresno State

















  • San Mateo College
  • Stanford University
  • St. Marys College
  • Dominican University
  • Contra Costa  Community College
  • American River College
  • Butte College
  • City College of San Francisco















Risks Presented By Natural Gas At College Campuses, And Solutions, From MBS Engineering

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Specific School Gas Safety Measures

Education and Awareness Programs
  • Identification Of Gas Installations: Due to the size of college campuses, most have considerable amounts of underground gas pipes within their premises. These must be appropriately marked for easy identification; this includes pipeline markers, as well as, clear labelling of gas fittings, appliances, ventilation shafts, etc.
  • Proper Emergency Procedures: Students must be properly oriented on what to do if they discover a gas leak. Steps leading from discovery, to notifying administrators and evacuating the building, must be carefully spelt out.

Detailed Gas safety Program: Institute a professional maintenance program or engage a company that is competent in Gas Leak Survey & Maintenance to do it. The program should include:
  •  Visual inspection of gas infrastructure on consistent basis to detect and remedy faults in time.
  • Testing of gas stations and valves used to control gas flow and pressure
  • Effective Corrosion management using Cathodic coating , as well as regular measurements of Cathodic protection

Install Life-saving Equipment: The use of automatic shut off valves and excess flow valves will greatly enhance safety:
  • Seismic Natural Gas Shut-Off Valve: Work alongside manual shut off valves to cut off gas flow in event of an earthquake. Unlike manual systems which may not be accessible at all or in time during earthquakes, Seismic Shut-Off valves are automatic.
  • Excess-Flow Valve: close off or limit gas flow when an underground pipe is damage or unusual flow is detected
  • Smoke Detectors: prevent fire disasters by discovering fires early

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Gas Leak Detection & Repair >
      • Gas System Survey
      • Gas Pressure Regulators
      • Excess Gas Flow Valves
      • Leak Detection Technology
      • Natural Gas Leak Survey Glossary
    • Excavation, Trenching, Grading >
      • Excavation
    • Plumbing Services
    • Seismic Shut-Off Valve Installation >
      • How Seismic Shut-Off Valves Work
    • Gas Turbines >
      • About Gas Turbines >
        • Is A Turbine Right For My Company?
        • How To Get Your Gas Turbine Power Solution
      • Cogeneration or Combined Heat And Power
      • For Hemp Growers
      • For Breweries
      • For Refrigerated Storage And Food Processing
      • For Critical Infrastructure Emergency Power
      • For IT Data Centers
      • For Office Buildings, Stadia And Convention Centers
      • For Schools
      • For Manufacturing And Production
      • For Warehouses And Fulfillment Centers
      • For Agriculture
    • New Construction & Re-Piping >
      • Horizontal Drilling Or Directional Drilling And Directional Boring
      • Gas Bypass Line Construction
    • Custom Fabrication
    • Gas Line Maintenance
  • Regions
    • San Francisco Bay
    • Northern California
    • California Central Valley
    • California Central Coast
    • Greater Los Angeles
    • San Diego
  • Industries
    • Gas Services For Hotels
    • Gas Services For Hospitals
    • Gas Services For K-12 Schools
    • Gas Services For Colleges
    • Gas Services For JPAs And Insurers
    • Commercial Segments >
      • General Commercial
      • Municipal And Infrastructure Gas System Construction And Maintenance
      • Federal And Defense Gas System Construction And Maintenance
  • Resources
    • Library
    • Graphics >
      • Gas Safety Response Flow Chart
      • Gas Turbines
      • Problems With Older Gas Systems
      • How To Spot A Gas Leak
      • What Is A Seismic Shut-Off Valve?
      • How Does Natural Gas Get To Us?
      • Natural Gas Basics
      • Exercising Your Valves
      • The Road To Gas Safety
      • Sustainable Energy Comparison Chart
    • Natural Gas Free eBooks >
      • Are You Liable For A Gas Accident On Your Property?
      • Earthquakes And Natural Gas Fires
      • Natural Gas And School Safety
      • The Coming California Energy Shortage
      • JPA And Insurer eBook
  • Contact
  • About Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Blog
    • MBS In The News
    • Our Company
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