Plumbing Service Pre-Job Site Walk

Pre-job site walk inspection for plumbing service work to verify shutoff valves, pressure conditions, existing site conditions, and customer briefing before starting the job.

Job and Site Confirmation

• Work order, address, and scope match the actual site
  Confirm the service address, customer name or site contact, and requested plumbing scope match the job assignment.
• Access to work area is available and unobstructed
  Verify the route to the work area is accessible and that the immediate work zone can be reached safely.
• Visible site hazards identified
  Document any observed hazards that may affect the job.
• Existing site conditions documented
  Record any pre-existing damage, corrosion, leaks, access limitations, or conditions that may affect the work or be disputed later.

Shutoff Valves and Water Isolation

• Main water shutoff valve location identified
  Confirm the main shutoff valve or relevant branch isolation point is located before work begins.
• Fixture or branch shutoff valves identified and accessible
  Verify the specific shutoff valves needed for the task are present, reachable, and not blocked.
• Shutoff valves operate normally
  Test valve operation as appropriate without causing damage; note any seized, leaking, or non-functioning valves.
• Water isolation plan confirmed with customer or site contact
  Confirm whether water shutoff will affect occupants, operations, or adjacent areas and that the customer understands the impact.

Water Pressure and Plumbing Condition

• Static water pressure measured
  Measure water pressure at the relevant point before work starts.
• Visible leaks, drips, or active water intrusion observed
  Document whether any active leaks, drips, or water intrusion are present in the work area or adjacent spaces.
• Corrosion, deterioration, or damaged piping noted
  Identify visible corrosion, cracked piping, damaged fittings, or other deterioration that may affect the repair.
• Pressure-reducing valve or backflow device condition noted if present
  If a PRV, backflow preventer, or similar device is present and relevant to the job, note its visible condition and any obvious defects.

Customer Briefing and Work Plan

• Customer or site contact briefed on scope and expected disruption
  Confirm the customer understands the planned work, expected water interruption, noise, access needs, and any temporary service impacts.
• Approval received to proceed with the planned work
  Verify the customer or authorized site representative has approved starting the job after the site walk.
• Special instructions or restrictions documented
  Record any tenant, facility, access, scheduling, or shutdown restrictions communicated by the customer.

Pre-Job Readiness

• Required tools, parts, and PPE are available for the job
  Confirm the crew has the tools, replacement parts, and PPE needed to start and complete the work safely.
• Job can proceed without unresolved critical deficiencies
  Confirm there are no unresolved critical items such as inaccessible shutoffs, unsafe conditions, or missing customer approval.