Safety checklist — Plumbing / Piping
Installation of pipes, fittings and fixtures. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
10 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, boots, respirator if brazing
- ✓
Existing systems located and shut off if needed (water, gas)
- ✓
Torch and gas cylinders inspected — regulator in good condition
- ✓
Hot work permit obtained if brazing / welding
- ✓
Fire extinguisher at hand
- ✓
Ventilation ensured if brazing in confined area
- ✓
Open flame kept away from combustible materials
- ✓
Pressure test conforming to Plumbing Code
- ✓
Pipes properly supported — no stress
- ✓
Long pipe handling: two persons if necessary
After work
4 items- ✓
System purged and tested — no leaks
- ✓
Gas cylinders closed and capped
- ✓
Fire watch if brazing (60 min minimum)
- ✓
Pipe offcuts and waste removed
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