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07-18-2007, 01:21 PM
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gas shut off valve
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Last edited by Jeff Eastman : 12-20-2007 at 08:16 AM.
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07-18-2007, 02:14 PM
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Re: gas shut off valve
I am not sure of the code but a gas valve can not be easily turned and or damaged. What is the valve shutting off? I have never seen one in a cabinet.
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07-18-2007, 02:29 PM
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Re: gas shut off valve
I see the valves under cabinets where the gas hard pipe transitions to flex connector, usually for a gas counter unit. I tend to worry more about the flex connector getting banged around, but I don't believe it's against code.
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07-18-2007, 02:30 PM
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Re: gas shut off valve
From the 2006 IRC...
"G2420.1.3 (409.1.3) Access to shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be located in places so as to provide access for operation and shall be installed so as to be protected from damage."
..."protected from damage" is a very general statement but I supposed you could make the argument that the valve could potentially be damaged by heavy stored items sharing the same space. You would, no doubt, get plenty of counter-arguments as well. |
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07-18-2007, 03:02 PM
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Re: gas shut off valve
I think damage would be very unlikely inside a cabinet. I never call it. Now if it is for a slide in range where the unit would damage the flex connector, yeah. But a valve under a cook top, etc. would be pretty safe.
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07-18-2007, 08:41 PM
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Re: gas shut off valve
Same as Jim... I have never called it as In need of repair.
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07-19-2007, 07:28 AM
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damage?
The IFGC Commentary mentions that shutoffs located outdoors are more prone to damage than those indoors. I don't think they expect to see crash bollards or a steel cage surrounding them.
I agree I'd be more concerned with flex, esp. if there are large loops from using one too long.
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