Homeowner checklist

Home plumbing: know the pipes, find the shutoff

Use these steps to plan, check and keep a record of your next actions.

• Locate the confirmed occupant-operated main water shutoff.
• Arrange a check of uncertain or unreliable valves with a plumber.
• Record pipe materials and known freezing or leak-prone locations.
• Confirm proposed products suit potable water, temperature and local requirements.
• Keep the repair scope, remaining pipe locations, tests and restoration record.

Notes & questions to follow up