# Excess flow valve testing

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- **citation:** RCSA § 16-280b-A44
- **title:** Excess flow valve testing
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2025-06-11
- **effective on:** 2025-06-11
- **summary:** (a) Each Operator shall test the functionality of Service Line excess flow valves at the time of installation in all locations where a test can be performed safely, and the operating pressure is adequate to perform the test. (b) The test shall consist of introducing a medium through the excess flow valve at a high flow
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(a) Each Operator shall test the functionality of Service Line excess flow valves at the time of installation in all locations where a test can be performed safely, and the operating pressure is adequate to perform the test. (b) The test shall consist of introducing a medium through the excess flow valve at a high flow rate, verifying shutoff, and resetting the device. (c) If the excess flow valve does not operate as designed, it shall be replaced immediately.
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