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Lock‐Out Device Prevents Valve Tampering
Author(s) -
Pastore Tony
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1998.tb02155.x
Subject(s) - lock (firearm) , valve actuator , control valves , compliance (psychology) , control (management) , business , computer security , computer science , engineering , ball valve , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , psychology , social psychology
The Lock‐Out Device for valve boxes has successfully stopped contractors from operating water valves without the knowledge of the utility. This gives the utility control over if and when valves are turned off, assuring compliance with regulatory and sanitary requirements, and preventing numerous consumer complaints.