Florida — plumbing code & licensing
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The code
| Code family | Florida Building Code, Plumbing (IPC-based state code) |
| Edition in force | 8th Edition (2023) |
| Effective date | 2023-12-31 |
| Adopted by | Florida Building Commission |
| Adoption source | https://www.floridabuilding.org/c/default.aspx?tabid=1575 |
| State amendments | State amendments at their own official document — http://www.floridabuilding.org/fbc/Links_to_Code_Resources.html |
Licensing
| Model | split - state certified contractor (statewide) / state registered contractor (local jurisdiction) |
| Authority | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) |
| Licensing source | https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/ |
| License classes | https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/ |
Permits & inspections
Not yet recorded.
How this record was verified
| Adoption | Verified |
| Amendments | Verified |
| Licensing | Verified |
| Permits & inspections | Not yet verified |
Working notes
9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code, Plumbing is adopted with effective date Dec 31, 2026 - NOT in force on 2026-10-31 (FBC 9th Edition Analysis of Changes confirms the 8th Edition (2023) FBCP is the base code and the 9th Edition model code is the 2024 IPC). Supplements to the 8th Edition (2023) exist (Supplements 1-7 listed on the FBC Code Resources page). Licensing: CF/RF plumbing contractor - certified (statewide competency certificate) vs registered (local-jurisdiction competency only), under Fla. Stat. ch. 489 Part I. Permit/inspection notes: no official state-source statement was opened for FL, so the field is blank.
Reference only. Compiled from the cited official sources as of the date shown; adoptions and rules change. Confirm with the authority having jurisdiction before designing or permitting work.