Prevention / Article 82
Emergency Water Shutoff Guide: Find It Before the Pipe Breaks
Knowing the shutoff location can save thousands in damage.
Situation snapshot
The problem in plain English.
Knowing the shutoff location can save thousands in damage.
Start with safety and source control. Then work through what can dry, what needs removal, what should be documented, and where professional mitigation or remediation should take over.
Action order
Move through it in the right sequence.
- 01Find the main shutoff now.
- 02Label fixture shutoffs.
- 03Test valves periodically if appropriate.
- 04Teach responsible occupants where shutoffs are.
Risk check
What changes the seriousness.
Watch for
Stuck valves, hidden shutoffs, or no access during travel.
What the pros look for
Pros respond faster when the source is already stopped and the wet area is limited.
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