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Old 9/25/06, 12:39 AM
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This was a gas shut off valve for the oven, valve was facing the drywall, Safety concern, request repair, what would you write??
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Old 9/25/06, 1:14 AM
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This was a gas shut off valve for the oven, valve was facing the drywall, Safety concern, request repair, what would you write??
If you can turn it off, I wouldn't say anything.
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Old 9/25/06, 2:11 AM
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If you tied a rope to the lever you could operate it no problem!
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Old 9/25/06, 8:55 AM
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If you can turn it off, I wouldn't say anything.
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Valve installed backwards.



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Old 9/25/06, 10:08 AM
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I don't see the directional arrow!

Really though, it is safer installed that way so long as it can be operated easily. If not, that is what I would report "valve can not be accessed/operated easily in the event of emergency.
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Old 9/25/06, 11:54 AM
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Thanks to all, David that sounds good to me thats how I will report it..
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