VERT / GREEN
Locate, label and photograph equipment without operating an unknown valve just to test it.
Home emergency shutoff map
Document where water, electrical panel, heating source, sump, floor drain and extinguisher are located so occupants can follow official instructions quickly.
JAUNE / YELLOW
Instructions depend on the hazard: for example, gas should not be shut off automatically without appropriate direction/reason.
ROUGE / RED
Panel in water, gas odour, damaged valve or inaccessible equipment in a dangerous condition: do not approach; follow emergency/utility instructions.
Interactive triage
Local shutoff map
Do not store passwords, alarm codes or other secrets here.
Useful tools and data
- Durable labels
- Photos/locations
- Utility contacts
What the professional checks
- Confirm shutoff locations
- Verify access/condition
- Establish equipment-specific instructions
Official sources
Checked 2026-08-22.
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