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8/4/2026

Plumbing Inspection Checklist

A plumbing inspection checklist helps property managers, facility teams, and service technicians check the condition of water supply, drainage, fixtures, valves, pipes, water heaters, pumps, meters, appliance connections, restrooms, basements, and exterior plumbing points.


This checklist is useful for apartment buildings, offices, commercial properties, schools, hotels, warehouses, retail sites, and other managed facilities where plumbing issues can quickly affect safety, comfort, and daily operations. It helps detect leaks, slow drains, low water pressure, damaged fixtures, corrosion, sewer odors, water stains, mold risks, and equipment that requires repair.


With TARGPatrol, plumbing inspections can be handled as structured mobile tasks with photo evidence, issue locations, priority levels, work orders, responsible persons, and follow-up control. This gives maintenance teams a clear record of detected problems, temporary actions, completed repairs, and recurring plumbing issues across the property.

Plumbing Inspection Checklist
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Property / facility name

Property address

Building / floor / zone

Area inspected

Plumbing system type: residential / commercial / industrial / mixed

Equipment / fixture group inspected

Photo of plumbing area overview

Plumbing system is safe to use

No immediate plumbing hazards observed

No active leaks observed

No standing water observed

No sewer or drain odor observed

Access to plumbing fixtures and shutoff valves is clear

Water supply is available

General plumbing condition notes

Main water shutoff valve is accessible

Main shutoff valve is labeled, if required

Main shutoff valve appears functional, if checked

No visible leaks near main water line

No corrosion on visible main water piping

Water pressure appears normal

Water pressure reading, if measured

Main water supply issue notes

Photo of main water supply area

Hot water is available

Cold water is available

Water temperature appears acceptable

Water heater area is clean and accessible, if applicable

No visible leaks around water heater

Water heater exterior is not damaged

Water heater connections appear secure

No corrosion or rust stains near water heater

Water heater issue notes

Photo of water heater condition

Sink faucets operate properly

Sink handles are secure

No leaks from faucets

No leaks under sinks

Sink drains are not blocked

P-traps are secure and not leaking

Supply lines under sinks are not damaged

Sink caulking is intact where required

Sink issue location

Photo of sink or faucet condition

Toilets flush properly

Toilet tanks refill correctly

No leaks around toilet base

No leaks from toilet tank or supply line

Toilet is securely mounted

No cracks observed on toilet bowl or tank

Toilet shutoff valve is accessible

Toilet issue location

Photo of toilet condition

Urinals operate properly, if applicable

Urinal flush valves work correctly, if applicable

No leaks around urinals

Urinal drains are not blocked

Urinal issue location

Photo of urinal condition

Bathtub / shower fixtures operate properly

Shower head is not leaking

Tub faucet is not leaking

Shower drain is not blocked

Tub drain is not blocked

Water temperature control works properly

Shower enclosure or curtain prevents water escape

Caulking and grout are intact

No water damage near tub or shower

Tub / shower issue notes

Photo of tub or shower condition

Floor drains are clear, if present

Drain covers are installed and secure

No slow drainage observed

No backflow observed

No gurgling sounds from drains observed

Drainage issue location

Photo of drain condition

Visible supply pipes are not leaking

Visible drain pipes are not leaking

Pipe insulation is intact where required

No visible pipe corrosion observed

No loose or unsupported piping observed

No water stains near visible piping

Pipe penetrations are sealed where visible

Pipe issue location

Photo of pipe condition

Valves are accessible

Fixture shutoff valves are present where required

Valves are not leaking

Valve handles are not missing or damaged

Valves are labeled where required

Valve issue location

Photo of valve condition

Washing machine connections are not leaking, if applicable

Washer supply hoses are not cracked or damaged, if applicable

Washer drain hose is secure, if applicable

Dishwasher connection is not leaking, if applicable

Refrigerator water line is not leaking, if applicable

Garbage disposal is not leaking, if applicable

Appliance plumbing issue notes

Photo of appliance plumbing connection

Mechanical / utility room is clean and dry

Plumbing equipment is accessible

Pumps appear operational, if present

Sump pump appears operational, if present

No leaks around pumps or tanks

Expansion tank appears intact, if visible

Pressure gauge is readable, if present

Mechanical room plumbing issue notes

Photo of mechanical room plumbing

Basement or lower-level plumbing area is dry, if applicable

No water pooling near foundation, if checked

Backflow preventer is accessible, if present

Backflow preventer appears undamaged, if present

Cleanouts are accessible, if visible

No sewer backup signs observed

Basement / backflow issue notes

Photo of basement or backflow area

Exterior hose bibs are not leaking, if applicable

Exterior faucets operate properly, if checked

Irrigation connection is not leaking, if applicable

Storm drains are clear, if checked

Downspout drainage does not create standing water, if checked

Exterior plumbing issue notes

Photo of exterior plumbing condition

Restroom plumbing fixtures are clean and functional

Public restroom sinks and toilets operate properly, if applicable

No fixture is out of service without notice

No overflow risk observed

Restroom floor is dry

Restroom plumbing issue notes

Photo of restroom plumbing condition

Water meter area is accessible, if applicable

Water meter reading was recorded, if required

Water meter reading

Water meter movement suggests possible leak, if checked

Utility access area is clean and safe

Meter / utility issue notes

Photo of water meter area

Water damage signs are visible

Mold or mildew is visible

Musty odor is present

Wet ceiling, wall, or floor area observed

Damaged cabinet, baseboard, or flooring observed

Affected area size, sq ft

Damage location

Damage description

Photo of water damage

Plumbing issue found

Issue location

Issue description

Priority: low / medium / high / urgent

Repair required

Further technician inspection required

Responsible person

Target completion date

Work order number

Photo of plumbing issue

Temporary control applied

Water supply was shut off, if required

Leak was contained, if applicable

Area was restricted, if unsafe

Property manager / facility manager notified

Follow-up inspection required

Photo after temporary control

Inspection completed

Property passed inspection

Final status

Final comments

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