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How to turn off your meter

You can turn your gas off at the main shut-off valve on the inlet pipe next to your gas meter.
 
diagram illustrating how to turn off your gas meter. use a wrench to turn the valve a quarter turn in either direction so that it is crosswise to the pipe
 
Using a wrench or other suitable tool, give the valve a quarter turn in either direction so that it is crosswise to the pipe (see diagram).
 
Caution! Once the gas is shut off at the meter, DON'T try to turn it back on. Only a certified gas technician can turn the gas on safely. Call Terasen Gas or any qualified gas fitter to restore gas service.

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