Earthquake Valve
This wonderful safety device will shut off all the gas to your home whenever there is a 5.4 Richter quake felt at your location. The following illustration shows how the vertical and horizontal versions work to keep you home safe.
Horizontal Operation
Vertical Operation
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For customers living in Sammamish or NewCastle Having an earthquake valve is a requirement.
All new homes, remodeled homes or homes with gas pipe modifications will need to have a valve installed.
For the rest of us, How much is the security of an earthquake valve worth?
In one word- "PRICELESS"
