Home Energy Guide – Facts, Tips and Information
How to shut off your gas
It’s important to know exactly where your gas meter is located, and how to shut it off in case of emergencies. Keep a 12” (or larger) adjustable wrench with your emergency supplies, or next to your valve. Take the adjustable wrench and turn the shut-off valve onequarter of a turn in either direction until the valve is crosswise to the pipe (see diagram).
Important: Do not use the gas meter for electric bonding. Electric bonding to or use of SoCalGas’ gas piping, gas risers or meter facilities for electric grounding is not permitted. Use caution when touching gas meters. Faulty household appliances or faulty household electrical wiring could inadvertently introduce electricity to gas facilities.
After shutting off your gas
If you turn off your gas at the meter, leave it off. Do not turn it back on yourself. Call SoCalGas to have it turned back on and to relight the pilots.
Gas appliance shut-off valves
For safety, a shut-off valve should be installed at every gas appliance. If a leak occurs at a specific appliance, the valve will allow you to turn off the appliance rather than shutting off all gas service at the meter. Some valves require a wrench to turn them.
Pipeline safety
Pipeline maintenance and improvement
We routinely perform pipeline safety tasks, including patrolling, testing, repairing, and replacing pipelines. We meet or exceed all federal and state requirements for safe pipeline operations and maintenance, including ongoing technical training and testing for employees. Our goal is to identify and resolve potential problems before a major problem occurs. SoCalGas has also implemented a rigorous integrity management program in highly-populated areas. We use the latest safety inspection tools to determine pipe condition and help ensure that the pipelines are being maintained safely. In order to perform these important inspections, the area around our pipelines must be clear of shrubs, trees, fences and other structures.
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