1. Fuel GasFuel Gas
SystemsSystems
NaturalNatural
GasGas
PropanePropane
ButaneButaneOwner, George Alford Jr.
PO Box 510
Harbor City, California 90710
Ph: (310) 830-5443 Cell: (310) 987-3951
L.A. Seismic Services
Los Angeles, CA

2. Fuel Gas is Explosive!Fuel Gas is Explosive!
On May 19, 2008 a natural gas leak caused an explosion that injuredOn May 19, 2008 a natural gas leak caused an explosion that injured
14 construction workers and damaged four floors on the unfinished14 construction workers and damaged four floors on the unfinished
hotel.hotel.

3. Fuel Gas is Explosive!Fuel Gas is Explosive!

4. Fuel Gas is Explosive!Fuel Gas is Explosive!

5. Corroded Flue Pipe from High EfficiencyCorroded Flue Pipe from High Efficiency
Condensing Equipment.Condensing Equipment.

7. How Do we Change from aHow Do we Change from a
High Pressure to a LowHigh Pressure to a Low
Pressure?Pressure?
►Pressure Regulators.Pressure Regulators.

8. Emergency Gas Shut-off Valve (Earthquake valve)Emergency Gas Shut-off Valve (Earthquake valve)
► Some seismic areas of the country require an EmergencySome seismic areas of the country require an Emergency
Gas shut-off valve that automatically closes when there isGas shut-off valve that automatically closes when there is
an earthquake.an earthquake.
► The Earthquake Valve Industry has emerged because of theThe Earthquake Valve Industry has emerged because of the
recent earthquakes and ensuing fires that have struckrecent earthquakes and ensuing fires that have struck
California and other parts of the world. Designers, BuildingCalifornia and other parts of the world. Designers, Building
Officials and Utility companies have become aware of theOfficials and Utility companies have become aware of the
need for Earth Quake Valves (EQVs) after experiencing andneed for Earth Quake Valves (EQVs) after experiencing and
viewing these disasters.viewing these disasters.
Source: Safe-T-Quake Co.

9. How Do You Test For A Gas Leak?How Do You Test For A Gas Leak?
►With a Match? NoWith a Match? No
►With Soap? SometimesWith Soap? Sometimes (Must be non-corrosive)(Must be non-corrosive)
►With a Gas Detector? YesWith a Gas Detector? Yes

10. Gas Meter with Protection PostGas Meter with Protection Post

12. 2 PSI – 1/2 PSI
Regulator
60 PSI - 2 PSI
Regulator

13. Typical Gas AppliancesTypical Gas Appliances
Consult Manufacturer’s Literature for BTU’s/H Input
Donut Fryer

14. Typical Gas AppliancesTypical Gas Appliances
AGA
Appliance
Nameplate
Consult manufacturer’s literature for BTU’s/H input

15. Questions?Questions?
Fuel Gas Systems
L.A. Seismic Services
PO Box 510
Harbor City, California 90710
Ph: (310) 830-5443 Cell: (310) 987-3951