Automatic earthquake gas isolation. NZ-made since 1971.
Practical guidance on seismic gas safety, system specification, and building compliance — for building owners, engineers, and facilities managers.
New Zealand seismic standards explained — NZS 4219, %NBS, seismic zones, and AS 1170.4 for Australian sites — and where automatic gas isolation fits.
Backup power for seismic safety keeps gas isolation live when mains fails in an earthquake. How the MK6's DC variant stays operational through an outage.
A seismic risk assessment in NZ estimates what an earthquake could cost you in damage, downtime, and safety. What it involves, and where gas isolation fits.
NZS 4219 sets the seismic restraint requirements for gas pipework and other building services in New Zealand. Here's what it covers and what it doesn't.
Automatic gas isolation protects post-earthquake business continuity — preventing fire damage, speeding re-entry, and reducing downtime after a seismic event.
Aged care facilities in NZ fall under Risk Group SI — residents can't self-evacuate. How seismic gas isolation fits your compliance and safety obligations.
Earthquake gas safety in commercial kitchens is a distinct risk — open burners, high gas loads, and continuous ignition sources. What operators need to know.
P-wave detection is the key to fast earthquake response. How electronic seismic systems use P-wave sensing to trigger gas isolation before destructive shaking.
NZ commercial property insurers now expect seismic gas isolation. What they look for, the policy language to check, and how to verify your building is covered.
Insurers often specify a seismic gas shutoff — but mechanical valves and electronic triggers aren't the same. What to ask before you assume you're covered.
New Zealand's seismic hazard varies by location, but every region carries risk. What seismic risk zones mean for building owners and gas isolation requirements.
Don't restore gas after an earthquake until you've worked through this checklist — a step-by-step guide for building managers on what to do, and what not to do.
Hospitals, schools, and essential services can't afford post-earthquake gas fires. Why automatic seismic gas isolation is a front-line safety measure in NZ.
Specifying a seismic shutoff system for a NZ building project? The standards to reference, what the MK6 provides, and what to include in your specification.
Testing is the only way to confirm your earthquake trigger will fire when it matters. Here's the correct procedure for the MK6, and what to check each time.
Earthquake gas shutoff for Australian buildings: what AS 1170.4:2024 restraint requires — and why automatic gas isolation covers the gap it leaves.
Earthquake trigger systems detect seismic acceleration and shut off gas or stop machinery before destructive shaking arrives. Here's how they work.
Post-earthquake gas fires are a documented risk in NZ buildings. What building managers must know about the hazard, response window, and automatic isolation.
If your building uses gas and is in a seismic zone, the answer is probably yes. Here’s how to think through the risk, the obligations, and what’s involved.
Body corporates and apartment owners carry real liability for gas safety in earthquakes. What the risk looks like, and what automatic isolation does about it.
New Zealand's earthquake-prone building system sets legal obligations for commercial building owners — what the rules require and where gas safety fits in.
Mechanical seismic valves and electronic earthquake triggers both close a valve — but they work differently, with implications for reliability and compliance.
Earthquakes stress gas pipework at joints, entry points, and long internal runs. What can go wrong — and how automatic isolation prevents the worst outcomes.