Utility Shut-Off Systems for Safer Facilities
Protect your people, property, and assets with compliant gas, water, and electric shut-off systems trusted across New Zealand and Australia.
Emergency Utility Isolation Systems for Critical Environments
OGS utility shut-off systems are designed to automatically or manually isolate gas, water, and electrical supplies in the event of an emergency or fault. Whether triggered by a fire alarm, gas leak, or panic stop button, these systems help prevent accidents, mitigate risk, and keep facilities compliant with AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 safety requirements.
Commonly installed in school laboratories, hospitality venues, aged care kitchens, and boiler rooms, our utility shut-off panels are built to perform under pressure — with rapid activation, clear system feedback, and seamless integration with other Merlin safety products.
Supplied across New Zealand and Australia via our trusted distribution partners, OGS offers compliant solutions backed by expert support and a 3-year warranty.
Where Our Utility Shut-Off Systems Are Used
School laboratories and science rooms
Isolate gas, water, or electric in classrooms with emergency stop features and clear status indicators.
Commercial kitchens and hospitality venues
Protect staff and equipment by cutting utility supply when gas leaks or ventilation issues are detected.
Aged care and healthcare facilities
Enable fast isolation of utilities during emergencies to safeguard vulnerable occupants and staff.
Government and council buildings
Ensure public facilities are compliant and protected with intuitive, easy-to-use utility shut-off systems.
Industrial plant rooms and boiler rooms
Manage risk in high-pressure environments with remote shut-off and integration with alarm systems.
Utility Shut-Off Systems
AS/ NZS 5601.1:2022
3-Year Warranty
Fast Installation
Responsive Support in NZ and Australia
Control Critical Services with One Switch
Simplify emergency response with reliable utility shut-off systems that isolate gas,water, and power from OGS.
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About the Merlin Range
The Merlin range has been designed and tested with the end user and mechanical engineer in mind. Bringing together over 30 years of experience and new modern digital components, Oceania Gas Safety has developed the Merlin range of gas detection and kitchen interlock panels to be not only easy to install and use but also cost effective and competitively appealing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a utility shut-off system?
A utility shut-off system allows you to isolate gas, water, and/or electricity manually or automatically in the event of an emergency. These systems help reduce the risk of fire, gas leaks, and flooding, and are essential in compliance-heavy environments.
Do I need a shut-off system in a school lab or kitchen?
Yes. In most cases, facilities like school labs and commercial kitchens are required to have compliant shut-off systems under NZ and Australian gas safety regulations, especially when gas is present.
Can these systems be connected to a fire alarm or emergency button?
Absolutely. OGS utility shut-off panels are compatible with fire alarm signals, emergency stop buttons, and panic stations — providing rapid response capabilities.
What utilities can be isolated using your systems?
We offer systems that isolate gas, water, and electric individually or in combination, depending on your facility’s needs.
Are your systems easy to install?
Yes. Our panels are compact, clearly labelled, and designed for simple integration by qualified technicians. Plus, our NZ and AUS partners offer installation support.