Gas Handle Orientation

[Francis Vineyard]

Do the reference standards require shut-off valve handles be oriented in-line when “on” and “off” when in the perpendicular position?

I thought the handle is made to fit only this way.

 

[High Desert]

They have to be listed and I've never seen a listed valve that didn't have the handle oriented to be in-line whan the gas is on and perpendicular when off. If you've seen one that goes the other way it probably isn't listed or its been modified.

 

[peach]

or just installed incorrectly (if that's possible); if an electrician can wire a smoke damper so it opens when the fire alarm goes off, anything is possible.

 

[RJJ]

I once had a bell wire to go dong, dig instead of dig dong!