Plumbing Services
Earthquake Shut Off Valves In Manteca, CA
Protect Your Home or Business
In our region of the country, earthquake shut off valves are a necessity to prevent serious damage and potential tragedy caused by broken gas lines in the event of an earthquake. Plumbing Services specializes in earthquake shut off valve installation. Our Manteca plumbing company offers this service for residential and commercial properties throughout Manteca, CA.
How Shut Off Valves Work
An earthquake shut off valve, also known as a seismic valve, is an automatic safety feature that turns off gas flow to a home or commercial property during an earthquake. The valve is installed on the gas meter of your property and turns off the gas when it registers an earthquake above 5.4 to prevent explosions and fires that result from broken gas lines during earthquakes.
Installing an earthquake shut off valve can provide benefits and protections that include:
- Prevent loss of life in fires or explosions after an earthquake
- Prevent loss of your valuables and sentimental possessions
- Some homeowner’s insurance companies offer a discount when a valve is installed
- You can shut off the valve any time that you smell a gas leak
- Peace of mind in knowing that your home is protected, even if you are not home
These valves have grown increasingly popular in California homes and businesses to enhance safety during earthquakes. Some municipalities have begun to require the installation of earthquake shut off valves. Whether you are required by law to install a valve or just want to ensure that your home or business is protected, a Manteca gas line plumber from Plumbing Services can help.
Precision Valve Installation
Earthquake shut off valves should only be installed by qualified plumbers with the training and experience to make sure the valve is properly connected. After an earthquake, the manufacturers of shut off valves recommend having a qualified contractor conduct a leak check before resetting the valve to ensure the gas lines in the building are not damaged.