Gas line shutoff

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Originally Posted By: Heath Brier Johns
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What is the code regarding shutoffs. This looks like a water shutoff (is this legite?).


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Originally Posted By: wdecker
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Looks like a water type gate valve.


In my experience (which is by no means definative) gas shot off valves should be ball valves and rated for gas.

Bet you $10.00 this one isn't.

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Originally Posted By: jpope
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valves. The valve pictured it most certainly not an approved type.


Reference IRC G2420.1.1

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