Single Family

Single Family Plumbing Only

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

Plumbing Plans or Detailed Scope of Work
Plumbing plans or a detailed written scope of work describing all plumbing work to be performed

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.

#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
#02Plan 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

Supply pipe sizing and materialCritical
Verify supply pipe sizes and material match approved plans
FBC-P 604.1
DWV pipe sizing and slopeCritical
Verify drain, waste, and vent pipe sizes and slope per plans
FBC-P 704.1
Pipe support and hangingCritical
Verify pipes are properly supported at required intervals
FBC-P 308.1
Vent termination locations
Verify vent pipes terminate properly through roof
FBC-P 903.1
Water heater rough-in
Verify water heater location, drain pan, and connections per plans
FBC-P 607.1

Phase #2

Final Plumbing

RequiredTypical Final

Fixture installation and operationCritical
Verify all plumbing fixtures are installed, connected, and operational
FBC-P 405.1
Water heater installationCritical
Verify water heater is properly installed with TPR valve, drain pan, and discharge pipe
FBC-P 607.1
No visible leaksCritical
Verify no leaks at any supply or drain connection
FBC-P 312.1
Hose bibbs and exterior plumbing
Verify exterior hose bibbs have backflow prevention
FBC-P 608.15.4.2