Excessive Flow Valves

Commercial Customers Only

An excess flow valve (EFV) is a device that Beaches Energy Services can install on your commercial natural gas service line (the line that runs between the underground gas main and your gas meter).

Excess flow valves are designed to automatically restrict your service when the natural gas flow exceeds certain limits, such as when a service line is damaged due to excavation or other activities. When activated, the EFV may stop the flow of natural gas, limiting the risk of escaping natural gas due to this type of damage or a pipe failure, and providing safety benefits. EFVs do not protect against gas leaks occurring within your business's piping.

Beaches Energy Services is notifying you of your right to request installation of an EFV on your gas service line if one has not previously been installed. We estimate that most EFV installations will range in cost between $1,200 and $1,800 per line, depending on the excavation and restoration required for a particular premise. If you request that an EFV be installed, we will determine if your service line meets certain eligibility requirements, such as pressure limits and natural gas flow rates. If your line meets the requirements, Beaches Energy Services will install an EFV on your service line (typically scheduled for completion within eight to 12 weeks).

During installation, Beaches Energy Services will stop your natural gas service and excavate your service line, and then install the valve, close the system, and backfill the excavation. The last step is to restore natural gas service to your business. Beaches Energy Services requires someone over the age of 18 to be present at the time of natural gas restoration.

Typically, excess flow valves are maintenance free. However, should a problem arise with the device, Beaches Energy Services will repair or replace the EFV at no further cost to you.

To learn more about excess flow valves, you may contact Beaches Energy Services at 904-247-6241 or email at customercare@beachesenergy.com.