Are earthquake valves required by building codes?

Building code requirements vary by location. In many earthquake-prone areas, seismic gas shut-off valves are mandatory for new construction and during certain renovations or property transfers. Local building codes may specify which valve models are approved for installation. Even where not required by law, these valves are strongly recommended as a safety measure in seismic zones to prevent gas-related fires and explosions following earthquakes.

Can installing an earthquake valve affect my insurance rates?

Many insurance providers recognize the safety benefits of earthquake valves and may offer discounts on premiums. The specific savings depend on your insurance company's policies and your property's location. Contact your insurance provider directly to inquire about potential discounts for seismic safety improvements, as offerings vary between companies and regions.

Who is qualified to install an earthquake valve?

Licensed natural gas plumbers are the most qualified professionals for earthquake valve installation. In most states, plumbers must maintain specific certifications and insurance coverage to work with gas lines. These professionals understand local building codes, proper valve placement, and how to ensure the system functions correctly during an emergency. Always verify that your installer has the appropriate licenses before proceeding with installation.

What happens if my earthquake valve activates?

When an earthquake valve activates during a seismic event, it automatically shuts off the gas supply to your home. After the valve has triggered, you'll need a qualified professional to inspect your gas system for damage before resetting the valve and restoring gas flow. This safety measure prevents gas from flowing through potentially damaged pipes or into your home when appliances might have been compromised during the earthquake.

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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

143 Charlotte Ave

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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

143 Charlotte Ave

4.29(

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Customers say: Super punctual

58930 local quotes requested

9 years of experience

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405 East Mission Street

5.00(

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Laura's Designs

405 East Mission Street

5.00(

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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Crystal Heating - Cooling - Plumbing - Excavating

1210 W Bremer Ave

4.43(

7

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Crystal Heating - Cooling - Plumbing - Excavating

1210 W Bremer Ave

4.43(

7

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Customers say: Quick response

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Home Warranty Inc

PO Box 1

2.69(

13

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Home Warranty Inc

PO Box 1

2.69(

13

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26 years of experience

Home Warranty prides itself on providing the best value in the home warranty industry, making our Home Protection Plan the home warranty of choice wherever we do business.

"Buyers Beware – Total Waste of Money We purchased the premium home warranty package through Home Warranty Inc (homewarrantyinc.com) when we bought our home in October 2024, including the add-on for sprinkler system coverage. As anyone familiar with North Dakota knows, sprinkler systems must be winterized in September or October to prevent freeze damage. Ours was professionally blown out as soon as we moved in. Fast forward to spring—sprinkler systems in this region typically aren’t used again until late May, after the last freeze. We hired a professional sprinkler company to perform the spring startup and inspection. They found that multiple valves weren’t working properly. I filed a claim with the home warranty company immediately. Despite having the coverage, they denied the claim, saying it was a "pre-existing condition." That’s absolutely ridiculous, considering the system was winterized upon move-in and wasn’t even operational until months later. To make matters worse, this company has no partnered service providers in our town. You're expected to find your own technician, and good luck finding one who’s willing to work with them. Even if you do, you're likely stuck paying a significant amount out of pocket if anything needs to be replaced. This company is a complete scam. They take your money and leave you high and dry when it actually matters. I would never recommend them to anyone."

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Home Warranty prides itself on providing the best value in the home warranty industry, making our Home Protection Plan the home warranty of choice wherever we do business.

"Buyers Beware – Total Waste of Money We purchased the premium home warranty package through Home Warranty Inc (homewarrantyinc.com) when we bought our home in October 2024, including the add-on for sprinkler system coverage. As anyone familiar with North Dakota knows, sprinkler systems must be winterized in September or October to prevent freeze damage. Ours was professionally blown out as soon as we moved in. Fast forward to spring—sprinkler systems in this region typically aren’t used again until late May, after the last freeze. We hired a professional sprinkler company to perform the spring startup and inspection. They found that multiple valves weren’t working properly. I filed a claim with the home warranty company immediately. Despite having the coverage, they denied the claim, saying it was a "pre-existing condition." That’s absolutely ridiculous, considering the system was winterized upon move-in and wasn’t even operational until months later. To make matters worse, this company has no partnered service providers in our town. You're expected to find your own technician, and good luck finding one who’s willing to work with them. Even if you do, you're likely stuck paying a significant amount out of pocket if anything needs to be replaced. This company is a complete scam. They take your money and leave you high and dry when it actually matters. I would never recommend them to anyone."

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C & R Specialties LLC

31372 Yale Ave

5.00(

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C & R Specialties LLC

31372 Yale Ave

5.00(

4

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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Krell Distributing Co Inc

211 Herald Place

No reviews

Krell Distributing Co Inc

211 Herald Place

No reviews

53 years of experience

Additional DBA - Krell Industries. Family owned & operated. Nationwide service.

ALLIED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

170 W Mullan Ave.

4.50(

16

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ALLIED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

170 W Mullan Ave.

4.50(

16

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Customers say: Quality work

22 years of experience

We are a full service property maintenance company offering a wide range of services under one roof. This unique blend of services allows us to offer the customer substantial discounts in all aspects of their property maintenance needs.

AppliancePartsPros.com

240 Edwards Street Southeast

4.68(

497

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AppliancePartsPros.com

240 Edwards Street Southeast

4.68(

497

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Customers say: Super punctual

26 years of experience

Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com

"My chest freezer broke down and I did not want to buy a new one since I could not afford the same size. I reached out to appliance parts pro and they were confident that what I ordered would fix my problem. $200 in parts later and I now have a broken freezer on my porch and am still paying the loan to this terrible company. They just want you to order parts and try them because they know you can't return them. I hate this company with every fiber of my being and will make sure that anyone that has a broken appliance will not use them. To top it off, their site is so screwed up that it give you an error trying to log back in. I ended up having to create THREE different accounts because every time I went to place a new order, it would not let me login and it would not send a password reset email. DON'T GET RIPPED OFF."

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Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com

"My chest freezer broke down and I did not want to buy a new one since I could not afford the same size. I reached out to appliance parts pro and they were confident that what I ordered would fix my problem. $200 in parts later and I now have a broken freezer on my porch and am still paying the loan to this terrible company. They just want you to order parts and try them because they know you can't return them. I hate this company with every fiber of my being and will make sure that anyone that has a broken appliance will not use them. To top it off, their site is so screwed up that it give you an error trying to log back in. I ended up having to create THREE different accounts because every time I went to place a new order, it would not let me login and it would not send a password reset email. DON'T GET RIPPED OFF."

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American Waterworks

1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW

4.37(

43

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American Waterworks

1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW

4.37(

43

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Customers say: Super punctual

36 years of experience

When it comes to water in your basement or a faulty foundation, you need an expert to ensure the damage is reversed and prevented from occurring in the future. American Waterworks has several decades of experience in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industries, and we know the best tools and techniques to see your home through its troubles. Our professional installers are experienced in solving the wide variety of problems that allow water into basements and other areas below ground level. We've helped property owners with thousands of repairs and other restorations to homes in Minnesota, North Dakota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. American Waterworks is ready to serve all of your basement, crawl space, foundation, concrete leveling and radon mitigation needs. Call us today for a free estimate!

"They were very good at selling the solution, but there was a big gap on the execution of the project, and took multiple iterations to get everything right, I even had to get into the solutioning with the team myself. It is too bad because the technology seems to work fairly well, and that’s why they are getting 3 stars, but I would not use them again."

Darwin P on August 2024

When it comes to water in your basement or a faulty foundation, you need an expert to ensure the damage is reversed and prevented from occurring in the future. American Waterworks has several decades of experience in the basement waterproofing and foundation repair industries, and we know the best tools and techniques to see your home through its troubles. Our professional installers are experienced in solving the wide variety of problems that allow water into basements and other areas below ground level. We've helped property owners with thousands of repairs and other restorations to homes in Minnesota, North Dakota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. American Waterworks is ready to serve all of your basement, crawl space, foundation, concrete leveling and radon mitigation needs. Call us today for a free estimate!

"They were very good at selling the solution, but there was a big gap on the execution of the project, and took multiple iterations to get everything right, I even had to get into the solutioning with the team myself. It is too bad because the technology seems to work fairly well, and that’s why they are getting 3 stars, but I would not use them again."

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KITCHENS PLUS

802 RAINBOW DR

5.00(

1

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KITCHENS PLUS

802 RAINBOW DR

5.00(

1

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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