Title: Locate piping in walls.
Course: Building Management III (16103-III) > Section: Performing Plumbing Maintenance

Locating piping in walls should include the following steps:

- Assemble tools and equipment.
- Make a visual inspection beneath the floor and in the attic.
- Make a visual inspection of fixtures that the pipe feeds.
- Cut the wall as needed to expose the pipe.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the relevant safety precautions/procedures for locating piping in walls?
- What conditions might require locating piping in walls?
- How should walls be cut (if needed) for easy repair so pipes can be exposed?