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Old 7/27/08, 7:03 PM
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Default Appliance Shut Off Valves

Are gas appliances required to have shutoff valves that can be easily turned off "by hand"? Older home I am looking at has shutoff valves, but would require a wrench to turn off. Should they be updated. Is it a code violation?

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Old 7/28/08, 4:21 AM
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Not a code violation, but you could recommend a safety upgrade.
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Old 7/28/08, 9:02 AM
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Not a code violation, but you could recommend a safety upgrade.
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Yes he could but, I believe, he is the buyer.

I suppose he still could.



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Tape the correct wrench to the valve.

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Tape the correct wrench to the valve.

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or buy a set of vise grips, and clamp on on each valve. (Saves on tape. )
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or buy a set of vise grips, and clamp on on each valve. (Saves on tape. )
Now Mark, a Professional wouldn't use Visegrips on a Nut, especially on a gas valve.
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Now Mark, a Professional wouldn't use Visegrips on a Nut, especially on a gas valve.
There's a couple of nuts on this message board I'd like to use more than vise grips on... Maybe a sledge hammer too.
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There's a couple of nuts on this message board I'd like to use more than vise grips on... Maybe a sledge hammer too.
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