Plumbing rough-in checklist

Everything to check before the plumbing rough-in inspection: drains and vents, supply lines, the test and protection.

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Plumbing rough-in checklist

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Drains and vents
Supply
Test and inspect

What this checklist covers

Rough-in is the last time the pipes are easy to see and change. Missed stub-out heights and a flat drain are cheap to fix now and expensive after drywall. The inspector checks the work against your local plumbing code; this list is the walk you do first so the inspection passes the first time.

Photos of every wall before it is closed are worth more than any drawing the next time someone needs to cut in.

How to use it

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With Koira: Estimates and change orders

Anything the walkthrough turns up that is outside the scope goes on a new estimate, signed on the customer's phone before you do it. Koira keeps the original, the change and the photos together on the job.

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

FAQ

What is a plumbing rough-in?

The drain, vent and supply piping run inside the walls and floors before they are closed, up to the stub-outs for each fixture.

What does the rough-in inspection check?

That the piping, slope, venting, supports and test meet your local code. The inspector has the final word.

Why photograph walls before drywall?

So anyone can find pipes later without cutting blind.

What comes after rough-in?

Insulation and drywall, then the trim-out when fixtures go in.

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