๐Ÿ”ง

FL Fixture Unit Calculator

FPC ยง604 supply sizing & ยง702 DWV sizing โ€” residential & commercial

Florida Plumbing Code 2023
๐Ÿ’งWater Supply Fixture Units (WSFU)
Enter the quantity of each fixture. WSFU values per FPC 2023 Table 604.3. The calculator totals WSFUs and recommends minimum supply pipe sizes per FPC ยง604.
Fixture WSFU Qty
Total WSFU 0
๐Ÿ“ŠWSFU Reference โ€” FPC Table 604.3
FixturePrivate (WSFU)Public (WSFU)
Toilet (flush tank)2.55.0
Toilet (flushometer)6.010.0
Lavatory / bathroom sink1.02.0
Bathtub (with shower)2.04.0
Shower stall2.04.0
Kitchen sink1.53.0
Dishwasher (domestic)1.5โ€”
Laundry tray1.53.0
Washing machine3.0โ€”
Hose bib (sillcock)2.55.0
Urinal (flush tank)โ€”3.0
Service sink3.03.0
Bar sink1.02.0
Ice maker0.51.0
Water softener1.0โ€”
๐Ÿ“Supply Pipe Sizing โ€” FPC Table 604.4
Total WSFUMin Pipe SizeTypical Use
Up to 31/2 inchSingle fixture branch
4โ€“63/4 inchSmall bath group
7โ€“153/4 inchSmall residence
16โ€“301 inchMedium home
31โ€“601-1/4 inchLarge home / small commercial
61โ€“1001-1/2 inchMulti-bath commercial
101โ€“1802 inchMedium commercial
181โ€“3002-1/2 inchLarge commercial
301+3 inch +Large commercial / multi-family
FL note: Water pressure in FL averages 65โ€“75 PSI at the meter. Homes with PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve) at 70โ€“80 PSI: use standard table values. Homes with street pressure under 50 PSI (common in older South FL neighborhoods): pipe one size up from table minimum to compensate for pressure loss at peak demand.
๐ŸšฟDrain-Waste-Vent Fixture Units (DFU)
Enter fixture quantities. DFU values per FPC 2023 Table 702.1. The calculator totals DFUs and recommends drain, stack, and vent pipe sizes per FPC ยง702 and ยง906.
Fixture DFU Qty
Total DFU 0
๐Ÿ“ŠDFU Reference โ€” FPC Table 702.1
FixtureDFU ValueTrap Size
Toilet43"
Lavatory / sink11-1/4"
Bathtub21-1/2"
Shower stall22"
Kitchen sink21-1/2"
Dishwasher2(connects to KS)
Washing machine32"
Laundry tray21-1/2"
Floor drain22"
Urinal (wall hung)42"
Service sink33"
Bar / prep sink11-1/2"
Roof drainPer GPMโ€”
๐Ÿ“Drain Pipe Sizing โ€” FPC Table 702.3
Pipe SizeMax DFU (Horiz)Max DFU (Stack)Max DFU (Building)
1-1/4"12โ€”
1-1/2"34โ€”
2"610โ€”
2-1/2"1220โ€”
3"204836
4"160240216
5"360540480
6"620960840
Drain Pipe SizeMin Vent SizeMax Vent Length
1-1/4"1-1/4"45 ft
1-1/2"1-1/4"60 ft
2"1-1/2"120 ft
3"2"180 ft
4"3"212 ft
6"4"300 ft
FL slab homes note: Most FL homes are slab-on-grade โ€” DWV under-slab runs are cast before the pour and cannot be easily changed after construction. When sizing drain lines for a FL renovation, verify the existing under-slab drain sizes before adding fixtures. Adding a bathroom to a FL slab home is a significant job because the slab must be saw-cut and broken to run new drains.
๐Ÿ“œFPC 2023 โ€” Key Sizing Code Sections
SectionTopicKey Rule
ยง604.1Supply sizing generalSize all supply pipe per WSFU Table 604.3 for velocity max 8 ft/sec
ยง604.3Fixture unit tableWSFU values by fixture type and private vs public use
ยง604.4Supply pipe sizing tablePipe diameter by total WSFU demand
ยง604.6Velocity limitsMax 8 ft/sec in supply; max 4 ft/sec at final branch
ยง604.8Pipe supportCopper horizontal: 6 ft max; vertical: 10 ft max
ยง701.1DWV generalAll drainage by gravity unless approved ejector
ยง702.1DFU fixture tableFixture unit values by fixture type
ยง702.3Drain pipe sizingPipe diameter by DFU for horizontal, vertical, and building drains
ยง706.3Drain slopeMin 1/4" per foot for 3" and smaller; 1/8" acceptable for 4"+ with approval
ยง708.1Cleanout accessRequired at base of each stack and each 100 ft of horizontal drain
ยง906.1Vent pipe sizingMin vent by drain served; max vent length table per ยง906
ยง912.1Wet ventingPermitted in residential โ€” limits on fixture type and count
โš ๏ธMost Common FL Pipe Sizing Violations
โŒ 3/4" supply main to full house: Many 1970sโ€“1990s FL homes have undersized 3/4" copper mains. Acceptable then, but adding fixtures now triggers sizing upgrades per FPC.

โŒ S-traps: Widely used before 1990 in FL, S-traps are prohibited. Self-siphon risk. Inspector will flag during any WH or repipe permit.

โŒ 2" drain for 3 toilets: Each toilet is 4 DFUs; a 2" horizontal drain maxes at 6 DFUs. Three toilets (12 DFUs) require a 4" drain โ€” very common miscalculation in FL additions.

โŒ No cleanout at stack base: FPC ยง708 requires a cleanout at the base of each stack within 2 feet of where it changes from vertical to horizontal. Often missing in FL homes where the stack base is under the slab.

โŒ ABS pipe: ABS is prohibited in Florida โ€” PVC Schedule 40 or DWV is required. ABS is legal in other states but FL inspectors will reject it.

โŒ Vent too small or missing: Each fixture branch must be properly vented. In FL slab homes, venting is often inadequate because adding vents requires going through the slab. Wet venting per ยง912 offers a workaround.
๐Ÿ›๏ธCommercial โ€” County-Specific Notes
CountyCommercial Notes
Miami-DadeRequires structural engineer-stamped plans for commercial plumbing over $25K; separate MEP review from building structural; water department approval for mains >2"
BrowardFire suppression and plumbing must be submitted together for new construction; grease interceptor sizing requires Health Dept sign-off for food service
HillsboroughTampa Water Dept approval required for backflow on commercial mains; permits issued through HCBCC building portal; plan review 10โ€“14 days standard
OrangeOrange County requires separate plumbing plan submittal for commercial; OC Utilities must approve tap for new water service above 1"
Palm BeachCommercial WH and supply pipe require licensed Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer of Record stamp for new buildings
๐Ÿ Typical FL Residential Fixture Unit Loads
Home TypeTypical WSFUsTypical DFUsMin Supply Main
2BR/1BA condo12โ€“1614โ€“183/4"
3BR/2BA single family20โ€“2822โ€“321"
4BR/3BA single family28โ€“4030โ€“451โ€“1-1/4"
5BR/4BA large home40โ€“6045โ€“651-1/4โ€“1-1/2"
Duplex (each unit)20โ€“3022โ€“351" per unit
Small commercial (1 restroom)20โ€“3525โ€“401โ€“1-1/4"
๐Ÿ“žGet a Free Pipe Sizing Consultation
Adding fixtures? Building an addition? Our licensed CFC plumbers will size your supply and DWV system per FPC 2023, pull the permit, and handle all inspections.
โœ…What Our Sizing Review Covers
โœ… Total WSFU and DFU calculation per your fixture list
โœ… Supply main and branch sizing per FPC ยง604
โœ… DWV drain, stack, and vent sizing per FPC ยง702 + ยง906
โœ… Existing system review โ€” is current pipe undersized?
โœ… Slab penetration plan (FL slab-on-grade homes)
โœ… PRV sizing and pressure loss analysis
โœ… Permit drawings and plan submittal
โœ… County-specific commercial MEP coordination
We'll call you within 2 hours! ๐Ÿ”ง