§ 718-8.208. General requirements.

Gas-shut-off devices installed either in compliance with this chapter or voluntarily, with a permit issued on or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(a)

Be installed by a contractor licensed in the appropriate classification by the state of California and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

(b)

In the case of seismic gas-shut-off devices (motion sensitive) only, such devices must be mounted rigidly to the exterior of the building or structure containing the fuel gas piping. This requirement need not apply if the building inspection department determines that the seismic gas shutoff device (motion sensitive) has been tested and listed for an alternate method of installation.

(c)

In the case of seismic gas-shut-off devices (motion sensitive) only, be certified by the state architect and be listed by an approved listing and testing agency such as IAS, IAPMO, UL or the Office of the State Architect. In the case of excess flow gas-shut-off devices only, be certified by the State Architect or be listed by an approved listing and testing agency such as IAS, IAPMO, UL or the Office of the State Architect.

(d)

Have a thirty-year warranty which warrants that the valve or device is free from defects and will continue to operate properly for thirty years from the date of installation.

(e)

Where gas-shut-off devices are installed voluntarily or as required by this section, they shall be maintained for the life of the building or structure or be replaced with a valve or device complying with the requirements of this section.

(Ord. 2000-11, § 2).