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Port St. Lucie, FL Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing rule: FBC § 101.4.3, adopted at Code § 150.001
Residential minimum fee: $75.00 ($61.00 online)
Water heater replacement: $86.00 ($72.00 online)
Commercial plumbing minimum: $150.00 total
Grease trap permit: $200.00
Unpermitted work: Penalty fee under § 109.4

Summary

Port St. Lucie applies the Florida Building Code, Plumbing to every installation, alteration, repair or replacement of plumbing systems and fixtures, adopted locally at Code § 150.001, and every one of those jobs needs a permit and a building-official inspection.

101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 103).

Full Breakdown

001, applies the Florida Building Code, Plumbing to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances connected to a water or sewage system, and all aspects of a medical gas system. 1, so an owner or authorized agent must first apply to the building official and obtain a permit before touching a plumbing system. 00 online). 00, and any plumbing scope not otherwise listed is billed at 15% of the valuation of the work. 631, Florida Statutes.

Violations & Fines

Under § 114.1 it is unlawful to install, alter, repair or replace a regulated plumbing system without complying with the code, with each day treated as a separate offense. Section 109.4 imposes a penalty fee, above the required permit fee, on plumbing work commenced before the permit issues, and § 114.4 exposes the violator to penalties, fees and fines as prescribed by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does replacing a water heater need a permit in Port St. Lucie?

Yes. Water heater replacement is a listed plumbing system alteration under FBC § 101.4.3, adopted at Code § 150.001, and § 105.1 requires a permit before the work; the residential fee is $86.00, or $72.00 if filed online, under § 109.7.1(2)(g).

What is the minimum residential plumbing permit fee?

Section 109.7.1(2)(g) sets a $75.00 minimum residential plumbing fee ($61.00 online), covering items like backflow preventers and grinder pumps, plus the statutory DBPR and licensing board surcharges added to every permit.

Are commercial plumbing permits priced differently?

Yes. Section 109.7.2(5) sets a $150.00 minimum total for commercial plumbing permits, with grease traps at $200.00, each fixture at $16.00, and unlisted plumbing scope billed at 15% of the value of the work.

Sources & Official References

[1]Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances § 150.001

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