Plumbing Reports
Symbols & Drawings
Capitalization & Abbreviations
Communication Skills
General
100

This type of report records results from routine checks on plumbing systems.

Inspection Report

100

This symbol represents a toilet in plumbing diagrams.

⭕ with W?

100

This abbreviation measures pressure in plumbing systems.

PSI

100

In workplace plumbing communication, the first step when a client complains is this.

Asking when the issue occurred and what symptoms were noticed

100

This part of a report contains detailed observations, findings, and analysis, often organized by topic or system.

Body

200

This report identifies the cause of a problem and suggests solutions.

Diagnostic Report 
200

This symbol represents a valve.

200

This abbreviation refers to plastic piping commonly used in plumbing.

PVC

200

Clear, concise, and objective language in reports demonstrates this quality

Professionalism
200

A proper report conclusion should do this for the reader regarding findings and next steps.

summarize findings and provide recommendations

300

When a burst pipe causes flooding, this report is written.

Accident/ Incident Report

300

A thick line in a plumbing drawing usually shows this

Pipe Run

300

What does GPM mean?

Gallons per Minute

300

Organizing information from general to specific in a report is called this.

Logical Sequencing 

300

The page of a report that identifies the title, date, technician, and client information

Title Page

400

This report records scheduled maintenance, servicing, or repairs.

Service/Maintenance report

400

⭕ with SH represents this fixture.

Shower

400

This punctuation connects compound words or measurements, like “3-inch PVC pipe.”

Hyphen

400

Topic sentences in a paragraph serve this main purpose

Introducing the main idea of the paragraph

400

The final section of a report that states what should be done next, such as repairs, replacements, or maintenance.

Recommendation 

500

This section of a technical report provides purpose, background, and context for the work being done.

Introduction

500

Mislabeling symbols in diagrams can cause this.

Costly mistakes or safety hazards

500

When first using abbreviations in a technical report, this must be done.

Write the complete name for the abbreviation

500

Including photos, diagrams, and properly numbered pages in a plumbing report ensures this.

clarity and professionalism

500

Checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting before submitting a report is called:

Proofreading