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Hold Points, Inspections & In-Progress Approvals for Plumbing

The Hold Points, Inspections & In-Progress Approvals workflow helps plumbing contractors manage compliance checkpoints effectively. It includes scheduling inspections, verifying installations, and documenting approvals at key phases. By using this system, plumbing companies reduce risks, prevent rework, and improve communication. Clients benefit from confidence in quality assurance and compliance. Teams gain accountability and organization. With this workflow in place, plumbing contractors can protect profitability, strengthen professionalism, and deliver projects more consistently and reliably.

Identify drain, water, and pressure tests

Insert drain, vent, and top-out review

Request plumbing inspector ahead of top-out

Clear access to plumbing and fixtures

Gather fixture specs and plumbing layout

Walk pipe runs and stub heights

Test water/air for leaks before inspection

Walk plumbing inspector through layout

Fix pipe slope or vent height

Obtain top-out or rough-in sign-off

Log plumbing sign-off and follow-ups

Send plumbing crew their punch list

Continue fixtures after top-out pass

File plumbing certs and approvals