3rd, Aug 2026
Automatic Shutoff Valve (ASV): How It Meets PHMSA Rupture Mitigation Valve Requirements

Quick Answer An automatic shutoff valve (ASV) isolates a pipeline breach within the 30-minute window required by PHMSA’s 2026 Rupture Mitigation Valve (RMV) rule. The mandate applies to new or entirely replaced pipelines 6 inches or larger. Unlike Remote-Control Valves, an ASV uses local pressure sensors for autonomous closure. It does not depend on communication […]