Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Plumbing Only

Plumbing-only alteration in an existing commercial, apartment, or condo building. Use Re-Pipe for replacement lines.

Last updated: Sep 29, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Plumbing Plans
    Plumbing plans for the work. A licensed plumbing contractor may prepare unsealed plans for a system it installs within the limits of F.S. 471.003(2)(h). Plans prepared by an engineer carry the engineer's seal.

Courtesy screen

Courtesy screen on every plan review

Every plan FCC reviews receives a limited courtesy screen for the items below when they are reasonably visible in the submitted documents. If we see an apparent issue that could cause the plans to fail review by another agency, we will identify it as a Courtesy Comment. Courtesy Comments alone do not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope. The responsible agency makes the final determination—for example, Planning and Zoning for setbacks, lot coverage, use, and other lot-compliance matters. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  1. #01Plan and document coordination

    Obvious clerical, title-block, sheet-index, permit-description, or cross-sheet inconsistencies visible in the submitted documents. A Courtesy Comment on these items does not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope.

    FBC-B 107.2.1
  2. #02Zoning and site coordination

    Apparent setback, lot-coverage, use, or site-dimension conflicts visible in the submitted plans that could cause the plans to fail Planning and Zoning review. Planning and Zoning makes the zoning and lot-compliance determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  3. #03Floodplain coordination

    Apparent inconsistencies or missing coordination in flood-zone, design-flood-elevation, finished-floor, or flood-opening information shown on the plans that could cause the plans to fail floodplain review. The floodplain administrator makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  4. #04Fire-authority coordination

    Apparent separately reviewed fire alarm, sprinkler, hood-suppression, smoke-control, or similar coordination issues visible on the plans that could cause the plans to fail fire review. The fire marshal makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

Section 2

Approval criteria for this project type

These are the building-code criteria FCC uses to determine the plan-review result. An unresolved item may be issued as a Required Correction and cause the plan set to be returned for correction.

PlumbingConditional review scope

Conditional review scopePlan 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 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 605FBC-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 Conditional review scope 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 own inspection list comes from your approved plans. Inspections marked “If in scope” apply only when your plans include that work. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Plumbing

Phase #1

Plumbing Rough-In

  1. Supply pipe sizing and materialCritical

    Verify supply pipe sizes and material match approved plans

    FBC-P 604.3FBC-P 605.4
  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 route and planned termination through the roof or side wall as approved.

    FBC-P 903.1
  5. Water heater rough-in

    Where a water heater is in scope, compare rough location and connections with approved plans and manufacturer instructions; show a pan if leakage could cause damage.

    FBC-P 502.1FBC-P 504.7
Phase #2

Plumbing Final

Typical Final
  1. Fixture installation and operationCritical

    For fixtures in the approved scope, show level alignment, water and drainage connections, and live operation.

    FBC-P 405.3FBC-P 301.3FBC-P 301.4
  2. Water heater installationCritical

    Where a water heater is in scope, show the installed relief valve and discharge piping. For a storage-type heater, show a pan only where tank leakage would cause damage. Show the pan drain where required; a replacement needs no new pan drain if none was previously installed (FBC-P 504.7.2).

    FBC-P 504.4FBC-P 504.6FBC-P 504.7FBC-P 504.7.1FBC-P 504.7.2
  3. No visible leaksCritical

    During the live fixture run, show exposed connections and surrounding areas with no visible leaks.

  4. Hose bibbs and exterior plumbing

    Where exterior hose connections are in scope, show backflow protection and operation.

    FBC-P 608.16.4.2