61-30.806 Standards of Practice, Plumbing System.

(1) Plumbing systems and components include the following:

(a) Interior water supply piping and distribution systems including all fixtures, faucets, and components;

(b) Drain, waste and vent systems, including all plumbing fixtures;

(c) Plumbing related vent systems, flues, and chimneys;

(d) Drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping;

(e) Materials used for water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping;

(f) Water heating equipment including the energy source; 

(g) Main water and main fuel shut-off valves.

(2) The inspector shall inspect all of the visible and readily accessible plumbing systems and components.

(3) The inspector is not required to inspect:

(a) Wells or water storage related equipment;

(b) Water conditioning systems;

(c) Solar water heating systems;

(d) Fire sprinkler systems;

(e) Private waste disposal systems;

(f) Irrigation system(s).

(4) The inspector is not required to:

(a) Test shower pans, tub and shower surround for leakage;

(b) Operate safety valves or shut-off valves;

(c) Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private;

(d) Determine the quantity or quality of the water supply, or if the function flow at the time of the inspection or thereafter will meet the client’s needs.

Rulemaking Authority 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 468.8323, 468.832(1)(j) FS. History‒New 10-22-13.