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.