You probably don’t need to worry about your pipes if you reside in a new apartment complex, as they can survive for many years. For example, the lifespan of copper is 70-80 years, that of cast iron is 80-100 years, and galvanized steel is the same. In contrast, PVC pipes hold up to 24-45 years only. Having said that, if your property is quite old, you surely want to investigate what material was used for the piping system and act accordingly. You can hire a regular or emergency plumber to do the trick.