Closing a service meter valve

Gas service meter valves have “open” and “closed” positions.

With all quarter-turn natural gas meter valves, the valve is open when the valve lug is in line with the gas pipe, and the valve is closed when the lug is crosswise to the pipe. Usually, moving the valve a quarter-turn to the right closes the valve.

You must follow three critical and essential rules for gas service meter valves under all circumstances:

• Close the valve only if you have been trained to do so.
• After a meter valve has been closed, do not open it under any circumstances. Only BHE GT&S personnel may restore gas service.
• Inform the gas utility of any valve you have closed and its precise location.