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Natural Gas Safety For Insurers And JPAs

​JPAs and Insurers *can* have legal exposure for natural gas accidents on public school campuses, if they are found to be grossly negligent. Find out how to keep your students and your school safe in every way.

Insurers and Joint Power Authorities are tasked with special responsibilities as it informs protecting our most vulnerable community members: students in schools, and may at times require regular gas safety practices for public clients they insure or regulate. 

According to BBKLaw: 

"Joint Powers Authorities are legally created entities that allow two or more public agencies to jointly exercise common powers. Forming such entities may not only provide a creative approach to the provision of public services, but also provide permit public agencies with the means to provide services more efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.
 The Joint Exercise of Powers Act, as codified in California Government Code section 6500, governs JPAs. Under the Act, JPAs are restricted to use by public agencies only. However, the term public agency is defined very broadly."

Standard insurers are mandating seismic shutoff valves, more than ever, in addition to gas leak surveys on school campuses. 

​The reasons are straightforward: 
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Natural Gas Safety At K-12 Schools

Keeping Natural Gas - An Indispensable Utility - Maximally Safe

​Most natural gas accidents result from mishandling and improper maintenance practices. By keeping a few simple rules, schools can get the most out of their systems, without endangering the lives of kids and adults in the environment.
  • The boiler room is one of the areas with greatest potential for accidents. Keep boiler rooms aerated and do not use them as storage space.
  • Institute proper and clear safety procedures/emergency guidelines, such as: what to do if someone detects a gas leak.
  • Draw up clear communication guidelines between those who manage the energy systems and those who run the school.
  • A proper maintenance schedule is the backbone of natural gas safety and most schools lack them. The following are the minimum schools need to do in this area:
1. Conduct an audit of all gas infrastructure to ensure their functionality, including:
  • Gas meter assessments
  • Complete inspection of the systems for leaks, corrosion, mismatching equipment & fitting, etc.

​2. Make the installation and maintenance of the following a priority:
  • Seismic Shut-off Valves: Automatically shuts off the gas supply when an earthquake of sufficient magnitude occurs.
  • Excess flow valves: Automatically closes or restricts natural gas flow if an underground pipe is damaged or there is unusual gas flow to the meter.
  • Smoke detectors: Catch fires before they go out of control.

Let's Talk About Minimizing Liability For Your Insurance Company Or JPA

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Asphalt & Concrete 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
    • Private Power Generation >
      • Cogeneration or Combined Heat And Power
    • 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
    • Hotels
    • Hospitals
    • Colleges
    • K-12 Schools
    • 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
    • Careers
    • Photo Gallery
    • Blog
    • MBS In The News
    • About MBS Engineering
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