Gas Line Safety

Gas Line Safety

Meter Protection

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of natural gas equipment, please protect meters and vents:
  • Keep snow from burying exhaust and intake vents and from piling up on natural gas meters. A snow-free meter can function properly. Unobstructed vents can also help keep the pilot lights on, allow your appliances to breathe and operate efficiently and direct combustion byproducts to the outside.
  • Consider using a shelter specifically designed to protect the meter if you live in an area where snow and ice tend to build up on the meter. Do not shelter the meter with a metal sheet or wheelbarrow. When these or other metal objects, including trash cans, bicycles and/or gardening tools, come in contact with the meter, they can interfere with the system that protects the meter and associated piping from corrosion.
  • Please ensure any outside gas meters are not in direct contact with soil or mulch below them. Natural gas meters have aluminum housings that can corrode and cause damage (creating the potential for leaks). Also, take care not to bury the valve at the side of the meter. This valve must be exposed for emergency responders. 


Excess Flow Valve (EFV) 

An EFV is a self actuating safety device that prevents unplanned, excessive gas flow from the gas service line into a home or building, typically caused by excavation damage.

An EFV isn't required for normal, safe operation of the service line. However, any customer can request one for service lines that are not newly installed or replaced. Nephi City Gas has been routinely installing these devices as part of the ongoing Pipeline Infrastructure Replacement.

This is what a typical EFV looks like. The actual installed EFV may differ from this photo.

EFV

Benefits

  • May prevent buildup of natural gas pressure and lessen the possibility of a natural gas emergency and/or resulting proper ty damage.
  • Provides safe working conditions for Nephi City Gas personnel at the scene of mainline damage.
  • Diminishes environmental impact by reducing the amount of natural gas escaping into the atmosphere.

If you have questions, or to request installation of an Excess Flow Valve, please contact us at (435) 623-4914. During the call, we will determine whether the service line is eligible and, if appropriate, schedule an inspection and possible installation at a mutually agreeable date.

View the Federal Register notice detailing the ruling by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.