Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Plumbing Only

Re-pipe, pipe, fixture changes

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Sealed Plumbing Plans
    Plumbing plans sealed by a Florida-registered design professional

Section 2

Plan Review Criteria

What FCC's plans examiner looks for on this project type, by trade. Items are grouped by priority — life-safety first. Building department checks may go further; this is the FCC private provider scope under FL Statute 553.791.

PlumbingAdvisory

AdvisoryPlan review is not required for this scope under FBC 107.3.5. FCC reviews these items only when the building department specifically requires it, or when the client opts in.
  1. #01Re-pipe materials and scopeCode

    Re-pipe scope must show approved materials, routing, and fixture count consistent with DWV sizing.

    FBC-P 603FBC-P 709
  2. #02Backflow preventionCode

    Backflow prevention required at well, irrigation, or other cross-connections per FBC-P 608.

    FBC-P 608
  3. #03Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5)Documentation

    Per FBC-B 107.3.5, plan review is not required for minor plumbing repairs (Exemption #3). FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5

Items marked Advisory are non-blocking. Per FBC 107.3.5, plan review isn't required for these scopes — FCC reviews them when the building department requests it or the client wants the extra set of eyes.

Section 3

Inspection Walkthrough

Inspections are listed in their typical phase order. Your FCC inspector will confirm which apply to your project. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Plumbing

Phase #1

Rough Plumbing

Required
  1. Supply pipe sizing and materialCritical

    Verify supply pipe sizes and material match approved plans

    FBC-P 604.1
  2. DWV pipe sizing and slopeCritical

    Verify drain, waste, and vent pipe sizes and slope per plans

    FBC-P 704.1
  3. Pipe support and hangingCritical

    Verify pipes are properly supported at required intervals

    FBC-P 308.1
  4. Vent termination locations

    Verify vent pipes terminate properly through roof

    FBC-P 903.1
  5. Water heater rough-in

    Verify water heater location, drain pan, and connections per plans

    FBC-P 607.1
Phase #2

Final Plumbing

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Fixture installation and operationCritical

    Verify all plumbing fixtures are installed, connected, and operational

    FBC-P 405.1
  2. Water heater installationCritical

    Verify water heater is properly installed with TPR valve, drain pan, and discharge pipe

    FBC-P 607.1
  3. No visible leaksCritical

    Verify no leaks at any supply or drain connection

    FBC-P 312.1
  4. Hose bibbs and exterior plumbing

    Verify exterior hose bibbs have backflow prevention

    FBC-P 608.15.4.2