Earthquakes can cause gas piping to crack or rupture, or cause shifting of appliances, severing their fuel lines and creating serious risks. With a properly installed valve on your gas meter, your home or business is protected from earthquake related gas fires 24/7, whether you are there or not.
We exclusively use The Little Firefighter™ earthquake valves to bring you peace of mind. The Little Firefighter™ gas shutoff valve is designed to cut the flow of gas to your building during a significant earthquake. All valves are made in the U.S.A. and thouroughly tested to government and individual standards.
Benefits of The Little Firefighter™ valves include:
- 5.4 magnitude seismic events triggered automatic gas shut-off
- Compliant with all California requirements
- Most compact, lightweight and state-of-the-art design
- Best flow on the market
- 30 Year Warranty on all parts
- Sight glass to easily check valve status
- Manual reset available
EARTHQUAKE GAS SHUTOFF VALVES
HORIZONTAL
- Reduce Fire Risk due to Earthquake
- Solid Aluminum Design for Strength and Durability
- Built in Emergency Manual Shut-Off
- Complies with all City, State, and Lab Testing Requirements
- ASCE 25-16 Compliant
VERTICAL
- Reduce Fire Risk due to Earthquake
- Solid Aluminum Design for Strength and Durability
- Built in Emergency Manual Shut-Off
- Complies with all City, State, and Lab Testing Requirements
- ASCE 25-16 Compliant
NINETY
- Reduce Fire Risk due to Earthquake
- Solid Aluminum Design for Strength and Durability
- Built in Emergency Manual Shut-Off
- Complies with all City, State, and Lab Testing Requirements
- ASCE 25-16 Compliant
FAQ's
Based in Irvine we primarily serve the greater Orange County area. However, we travel to other areas in Southern California for an additional mileage fee. Please contact as for an estimate.
Prices vary and depend upon how many units are included, materials needed and price for requisite permits. We can offer a sizable discount to associations and multiple meter complexes requesting several valves.
Included is the installation of the valve, restoration of the services, inspecting for natural gas leaks inside and outside the building, serving all natural gas appliances, painting the meter assembly area and demonstrating the operation of the valve
We exclusively use The Little Firefighter valves in either vertical or horizontal models. They have a 30 year warranty
An earthquake can occur at any moment. You may be at work, away from home, or even asleep. A quick response is crucial to preventing a fire or explosion if an earthquake caused a broken gas line. An earthquake valve automatically shuts off your gas.
Valves are set to trip at a 5.4 magnitude or greater when the home is located in the epicenter.
Water heater bracing can protect it from falling over, however other unknown circumstances can cause the natural gas lines to break or leak (eg. other items falling on the gas lines, stress on the gas lines, leaks or other breaks to other natural gas appliances).
Some cities and counties throughout Southern California do require the instalation of an earthquake valve, and many more are heading in that direction.
Requirements vary by local ordinance, Also, some insurance companies are now requiring an earthquake valve installed before issuing homeowner policies
Please call us directly at 562-754-0310, we’d love to talk with you