Quick Assessment

Option A
A
Option B
B
Option C
C
Option D
D

If you answered “A” you are correct. “A” includes a service shutoff valve — the rotary gas meter sits below the white box and the shutoff valve is just to the left of the rotary meter.

Pictures B, C and D are main valves. Watch this video to learn why responders should not operate main valves.

Service shutoff valve detail

Finally, let’s see how street-smart you are when responding to natural gas emergencies.

Question 3

Which of these are customer shutoff valves?

Option A
A
Option B
B
Option C
C
Option D
D
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