Key Facts
| Statutory basis | F.S.142 |
|---|---|
| Administering agency | FL Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Main divisions | Florida Energy Code 10 (plumbing) + Florida Energy Code 6 (gas) |
| Master Plumber License | Required for any plumbing work over $500 OR involving gas |
| Journeyman Plumber License | Works under Master Plumber supervision |
| Master Gas Fitter License | Required for any gas line work |
| Inspector | Local plumbing inspector + state board |
| Permit window | Required before work begins (typically issued 5-14 days) |
| Common violations | TPR discharge pipe, dishwasher air gap, dielectric union |
| Vacuum breakers | Required on outdoor hose bibs (Florida Energy Code 10.14) |
| Expansion tank | Required on systems with backflow preventer (Florida Energy Code 10.13) |
Related Sub-Entities
- Florida Energy Code 10 Plumbing Code — Water supply, drainage, vents, fixtures
- Florida Energy Code 6 Gas Code — Gas piping, appliances, venting, leak testing
- Florida Master Plumber License — Statutory contractor license
- Florida Gas Fitter License — Statutory gas fitter license
Codes — Related IWD Miami Services
- Plumbing Services — FL Licensed Master Plumber covering all Florida Energy Code work.
- Gas Line Services — Florida Energy Code 6 compliant gas piping and installation.
- Leak Detection — Florida Energy Code-compliant leak diagnosis and repair.