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The Women's Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery is a plastic surgery office that features an ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery) board certified plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. The Women's Institute has multiple Chicagoland Locations and offers a variety of services including but not limited to; plastic surgery procedures, Botox, Cosmetic Fillers, Laser hair reduction/wrinkle reduction and offers many full lines of medical grade skin care products.

The Women's Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery is a plastic surgery office that features an ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery) board certified plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. The Women's Institute has multiple Chicagoland Locations and offers a variety of services including but not limited to; plastic surgery procedures, Botox, Cosmetic Fillers, Laser hair reduction/wrinkle reduction and offers many full lines of medical grade skin care products.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

Earthquake gas shut-off valves, or seismic gas shut-off valves, are safety devices that attach to your natural gas line. When an earthquake hits, the valve automatically turns off the flow of gas. Earthquake gas shut-off valves can prevent gas leaks, which are especially dangerous after a quake due to the risk of fire and explosion.

Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

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