Decode the Florida Plumbing Code—Fast, Clearly, and with Complete Confidence
The Simplified Florida Plumbing Code Book 2025 is your go-to reference for understanding and applying the 7th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code – Plumbing, updated for use in 2025. Tailored specifically for plumbing professionals, contractors, inspectors, and construction managers working in Florida, this guide translates legal code language into plain English, with practical guidance and compliance shortcuts built in.
This is not just another code manual. It’s a powerful field tool designed to help you avoid costly violations, speed up inspections, and complete your projects with total confidence in your plumbing system design and installation.
Inside this guide:
A breakdown of the 2025 Florida Plumbing Code structure and how it aligns with the IPC and FBC
State-specific requirements for fixtures, venting, backflow, sanitary drainage, and stormwater systems
Highlights of mandatory water conservation and low-flow fixture rules
Side-by-side comparisons of common national vs. Florida-specific plumbing rules
Key changes from previous code editions, including new material and testing standards
Visual aids, tables, and quick-glance charts for pipe sizing, slopes, and cleanout spacing
Practical examples, installation do’s and don’ts, and inspection tips
ADA, flood hazard, and hurricane-zone compliance considerations
Fully aligned with FBC-2023 Plumbing, with a forward-facing 2025 application scope
Whether you're installing in a coastal floodplain or an inland high-rise, this handbook helps you understand what’s required and why—so you stay compliant, pass inspections, and deliver quality plumbing systems that last.