FPC ยง604 supply sizing & ยง702 DWV sizing โ residential & commercial
Florida Plumbing Code 2023| Fixture | Private (WSFU) | Public (WSFU) |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet (flush tank) | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Toilet (flushometer) | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Lavatory / bathroom sink | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Bathtub (with shower) | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Shower stall | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Kitchen sink | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Dishwasher (domestic) | 1.5 | โ |
| Laundry tray | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Washing machine | 3.0 | โ |
| Hose bib (sillcock) | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Urinal (flush tank) | โ | 3.0 |
| Service sink | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Bar sink | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Ice maker | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Water softener | 1.0 | โ |
| Total WSFU | Min Pipe Size | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 | 1/2 inch | Single fixture branch |
| 4โ6 | 3/4 inch | Small bath group |
| 7โ15 | 3/4 inch | Small residence |
| 16โ30 | 1 inch | Medium home |
| 31โ60 | 1-1/4 inch | Large home / small commercial |
| 61โ100 | 1-1/2 inch | Multi-bath commercial |
| 101โ180 | 2 inch | Medium commercial |
| 181โ300 | 2-1/2 inch | Large commercial |
| 301+ | 3 inch + | Large commercial / multi-family |
| Fixture | DFU Value | Trap Size |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet | 4 | 3" |
| Lavatory / sink | 1 | 1-1/4" |
| Bathtub | 2 | 1-1/2" |
| Shower stall | 2 | 2" |
| Kitchen sink | 2 | 1-1/2" |
| Dishwasher | 2 | (connects to KS) |
| Washing machine | 3 | 2" |
| Laundry tray | 2 | 1-1/2" |
| Floor drain | 2 | 2" |
| Urinal (wall hung) | 4 | 2" |
| Service sink | 3 | 3" |
| Bar / prep sink | 1 | 1-1/2" |
| Roof drain | Per GPM | โ |
| Pipe Size | Max DFU (Horiz) | Max DFU (Stack) | Max DFU (Building) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1/4" | 1 | 2 | โ |
| 1-1/2" | 3 | 4 | โ |
| 2" | 6 | 10 | โ |
| 2-1/2" | 12 | 20 | โ |
| 3" | 20 | 48 | 36 |
| 4" | 160 | 240 | 216 |
| 5" | 360 | 540 | 480 |
| 6" | 620 | 960 | 840 |
| Drain Pipe Size | Min Vent Size | Max 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 |
| Section | Topic | Key Rule |
|---|---|---|
| ยง604.1 | Supply sizing general | Size all supply pipe per WSFU Table 604.3 for velocity max 8 ft/sec |
| ยง604.3 | Fixture unit table | WSFU values by fixture type and private vs public use |
| ยง604.4 | Supply pipe sizing table | Pipe diameter by total WSFU demand |
| ยง604.6 | Velocity limits | Max 8 ft/sec in supply; max 4 ft/sec at final branch |
| ยง604.8 | Pipe support | Copper horizontal: 6 ft max; vertical: 10 ft max |
| ยง701.1 | DWV general | All drainage by gravity unless approved ejector |
| ยง702.1 | DFU fixture table | Fixture unit values by fixture type |
| ยง702.3 | Drain pipe sizing | Pipe diameter by DFU for horizontal, vertical, and building drains |
| ยง706.3 | Drain slope | Min 1/4" per foot for 3" and smaller; 1/8" acceptable for 4"+ with approval |
| ยง708.1 | Cleanout access | Required at base of each stack and each 100 ft of horizontal drain |
| ยง906.1 | Vent pipe sizing | Min vent by drain served; max vent length table per ยง906 |
| ยง912.1 | Wet venting | Permitted in residential โ limits on fixture type and count |
| County | Commercial Notes |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | Requires structural engineer-stamped plans for commercial plumbing over $25K; separate MEP review from building structural; water department approval for mains >2" |
| Broward | Fire suppression and plumbing must be submitted together for new construction; grease interceptor sizing requires Health Dept sign-off for food service |
| Hillsborough | Tampa Water Dept approval required for backflow on commercial mains; permits issued through HCBCC building portal; plan review 10โ14 days standard |
| Orange | Orange County requires separate plumbing plan submittal for commercial; OC Utilities must approve tap for new water service above 1" |
| Palm Beach | Commercial WH and supply pipe require licensed Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer of Record stamp for new buildings |
| Home Type | Typical WSFUs | Typical DFUs | Min Supply Main |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2BR/1BA condo | 12โ16 | 14โ18 | 3/4" |
| 3BR/2BA single family | 20โ28 | 22โ32 | 1" |
| 4BR/3BA single family | 28โ40 | 30โ45 | 1โ1-1/4" |
| 5BR/4BA large home | 40โ60 | 45โ65 | 1-1/4โ1-1/2" |
| Duplex (each unit) | 20โ30 | 22โ35 | 1" per unit |
| Small commercial (1 restroom) | 20โ35 | 25โ40 | 1โ1-1/4" |