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How do I get a plumbing permit for my home?
Obtaining a plumbing permit to perform work on your
own home is a pretty easy process, but there are a
few basics that must be covered before a permit is
issued:
- First, do you own the property? If you don't
own the property, we can't issue you a permit.
- Second, is this your primary residence? Florida
Statutes only allow us to issue a property owner
a permit if they reside in the dwelling. Because
a landlord doesn't live in rental property, he or
she may not pull a permit to perform their own work
on that property.
- Third, will you be doing the work yourself? In
order to get a permit, you have to actually perform
the work yourself. If you have to hire someone to
do the work, why would you hire someone who isn't
licensed to do it?
- Fourth, do you have the knowledge to do this
plumbing work safely and effectively? To ensure
your safety and that the quality of your work will
meet the plumbing code, we'll give you a short verbal
test. We will also ask you to draw a diagram showing
your project and ask you to explain it to us.
You'll
need to meet with an inspector between 7:30 and 8:30
in the morning to go over these questions. When the
inspector is satisfied that you know what you're doing,
he/she will sign off on your application and you will
be allowed to obtain a permit.
The Plumbing Permit Process
First, post your permit card on the site and perform
the "rough" work associated with the plumbing
installation. This means that all piping should be
installed, secured and strapped, and that there are
no leaks.
The day before you are ready for it, call for your
"rough" inspection. The inspector must be
able to see the entire installation, so make sure
that you haven't installed insulation or sheetrock,
and if there is any slab or ditch work, that it remains
uncovered.*
When the inspector completes the "rough"
inspection, he/she will either sign the posted permit
card or leave a "rough" sticker in the washing
machine hookup box or other location on the job site.
If he/she finds a discrepancy, he/she will call you
to tell you what was found.
Complete the installation including wall finishes
and plumbing fixtures. When this is complete, call
for your "final" inspection.
If your plumbing installation complies with code,
the inspector will pass the inspection and a green
sticker will be placed on the water heater.
NOTE: Connection to electrical power will be delayed
until the electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, and
building inspections have all been passed and the
inspection paperwork is assembled in our office. As
soon as possible, we will forward the permit number,
as approved, to the power company. Normally, new services
are connected in 2-3 days if no line work is required.
It is your responsibility to open an account with
your water company, and provide them with a deposit
(if required), billing information, and your permit
number.
Also, before you request a "rough" framing
inspection, you must have passed your electrical,
plumbing, gas, and mechanical inspections.
* If the inspector is unable to examine the entire
installation, he/she will have to return at a later
date. You will then be charged a reinspection fee
as well as having to remove any materials that obscure
the site. You're also responsible for ensuring the
inspector has access to the premises. Again, if the
inspector can't get to the installation, you will
be charged a reinspection fee.
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