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Seismic Shut-Off Valve Clean Outs

1/9/2019

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If you’ve been reading our blog, you already know about seismic shut-off valves. Designed for earthquakes, accidents and other events of impact, seismic shut-off valves like those installed by MBS are used as a safety device to shut off natural gas lines in the event of an earthquake. They generally are installed on the exterior of a residence or business in order to stop gas flow when an earthquake of significant magnitude transpires. This will decrease the chances of a fire or explosion and prevent damage to structures.

Gas Valves Require Regular Clean Outs

And MBS Engineering, unlike your local utility company, can help you install these on your property. But whether you want to install seismic shut-off valves or you already have them, here’s a fact you may not know: these valves require regular clean outs. You should bring in a professional about every 6-12 months to inspect and clean any earthquake emergency gas shut off valves you have on your property. This will also help ensure they’re working properly.

Why Your Gas Valves May Need A Reset

In addition to regular cleaning, seismic shut-off valves may need to be reset in order to function properly. If working correctly, this should only happen following an earthquake or another significant event that causes the valve to close as it was built to do. The professionals at MBS Engineering are happy to visit your property and reset the valve for you. And while we’re there, we can also check for anything amiss with your natural gas pipelines to ensure everything is as it should be following a major event. You can learn more about these services by contacting us.

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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 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
  • Projects