How to Turn Off Water at Commercial Properties

6/8/2018 (Permalink)

Knowing where your water shut off valve is located is critical when faced with a plumbing emergency. During an emergency, every second counts in the prevention of additional water damage. Being able to locate and teach your employees where to find the water shut off valve will instill more confidence in your team and give you more control over the situation. 

What is a water shut-off valve?

A water shut off valve helps stop the flow of water to your home or place of business. While homes usually have local shut off valves for plumbing fixtures, you would want to look for a main shut off valve for a commercial property. Main shut off valves are usually located by the entrance of water into the commercial property. You'll usually find a water meter box close to the street. If you cannot find your shut off valve, consider reaching out to your local water department and they should be able to further assist you. 

How SERVPRO of DeRidder Leesville & Vinton can help...

We provide a no-cost service to create an Emergency Ready Profile for our commercial clients.  The ERP puts together all information needed in case an emergency were to occur at your place of business. The documents lists out key contact information as well as all shut off valve information. In addition to this, it lets our team know specific information such as preferred parking locations, where to enter the building, also the size of the building. 

What does the ERP do in the event of a plumbing emergency?

• The ERP has information ready for you and your team on how to find your water shut off valve.
• Our SERVPRO team will have a copy, so that we can instruct your team on how to find the shut off valve.
• The ERP will have preferred plumber contact information.
• Our SERVPRO team will have an idea of how big your property is, so we will know how many pieces of equipment to bring. 
• You will have a point of contact SERVPRO team member.

Call 337-462-6500 to schedule your consultation today.