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Massachusetts Leads in Gas Safety with FireBag® Thermal Activated Shutoffs (TAS)

Wally Armstrong January 26, 2021 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been a leader in gas fire safety. Since 1974, the state has required gas utilities to install thermal activated shutdown upstream of the gas …
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Massachusetts Utilities Improve Gas Safety with FireBag® Thermal Activated Shutoffs (TAS)

Wally Armstrong January 19, 2021 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices, MA DPU
Meeting MA fire safety requirements1, the TECO® FireBag® thermally activated shutoff (TAS) automatically stops gas supply when the ambient temperature reaches 203˚-212˚F. This passive gas safety device prevents gas …
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TECO® FireBag® Meets MA Gas Safety Regulations for Utilities

Wally Armstrong January 12, 2021 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices, MA DPU
The TECO® FireBag® is an automatic thermal-activated shut-off device for natural gas, propane, and butane gas. The TECO FireBag thermal-activated shut-off device turns off the gas supply in the …
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FireBag® Thermal Activated Shutoff (TAS) Installations at Meter Improve MA Gas Safety

Wally Armstrong January 5, 2021 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices, MA DPU
Massachusetts leads the nation, requiring automatic thermally activated gas shutoffs for natural gas customer meter piping systems TECO® Americas‘ FireBag®, a thermally activated shutoff (TAS), provides greater fire safety …
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U.S. Fires Involving Flammable Gas and Need to Reduce Significant Gas Related Incident Risks

Wally Armstrong October 12, 2019 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices, FireBag® Thermal Shut-offs, Gas Utility Applications
FireBag® Thermal Activated Gas Shutoff Reduces Risk of Significant Gas Related Incidents
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FireBag® Thermal Activated Shut-off Device for Propane, Natural & Butane Gas

Wally Armstrong September 23, 2019 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices
FireBag® Thermal Activated Gas Shutoff The FireBag® provides a passive gas safety shutoff by automatically stopping the flow of gas when exposed to fire. When ambient temperatures reach 203˚-212˚F, the automatic …
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ABC News’ Coverage of Deadliest NYC Fire

Jean Steckler January 11, 2018 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices
Tragic fire claiming 12 lives being examined for possibility fire burned into a natural gas line fueling flames.
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Why Install Excess Flow Excess Flow Valves for Home Gas Appliances

Jean Steckler November 8, 2017 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices, Excess Flow Valves, Gas Appliance Applications
For example, new regulations require utilities install curbside excess flow valves for all new home construction. These regulations resulted from years of learning and experience of the potential danger …
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Natural Gas Automatic Thermal Shutoffs Required in Massachusetts

Jean Steckler April 14, 2017 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices, Gas Appliance Applications, Gas Utility Applications
MA Automatic Thermal Shutoff Gas Codes We, at Teco Americas, are pleased to say that the FireBag® meets the Massachusetts Plumbers and Gas Fitters’ code and that it has …
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FireBag® Thermal Activated Shut-off Device for Propane, Natural & Butane Gas

Jean Steckler April 14, 2017 Emergency and Fire Safety Valves and Devices, Gas Appliance Applications
To prevent unrestricted release of gas during fires, many European countries require residential natural gas lines be equipped with a thermal activated shut-off device. In the U.S., Massachusetts requires …
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