If you live in an EXTREME or MODERATE risk area, and use natural gas,
you need the FIRE-STOP VALVE!
Also works on Propane Systems.
San Francisco: 50/50 chance Hayward Fault
produces 7.5 quake or higher in the next 30 years.
Los Angeles: Quakes as large as 7.6 possible form smaller faults directly
under city.
Seattle: Plates under ocean converging; quake could hit 9.0 or higher.
There
have been 16 major earthquakes in California since 1950.
With all that you have depending on our valve, we knew nothing but the
very best would do.
With your new FIRE-STOP VALVE installed between the
gas meter and your home, you will rest easier knowing, in the event of
an earthquake, you and your loved ones are protected from one of an earthquake’s
greatest dangers……GAS FIRE.
The Northridge Earthquake, was
the largest natural disaster in the history of the United States. January
17, 1993, 6.7 on the Richter scale. 72 individuals lost their lives.
11,846 injured. Over $25 billion dollars in damage. 114,039 buildings
damaged. Over 12,500 after shocks, ten of which were over 5.0 on the
Richter scale. 185 mobile homes burned from gas fires. 700,000 claims
filed with F.E.M.A. for gas appliance damage. Up to 50% of post earthquake
fires are caused by gas leaks. The Northridge Quake showed that even
a moderate earthquake, when in a heavy populated area, can be devastating.
FIRE-STOP VALVE FEATURES
- Seismic Sensitive
- Manual Shut-off Capability
- Full Instructions on Valve
- On/Off Sight Glass Indicator
- No Tools Required to Operate
- Only One Internal Moving Part
- Stays Off even when Inverted
- Machined from Solid Aluminum
- Fully Anodized for Corrosion Protection