Registry
Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing
Backflow preventer installation / test
Cross-connection control device on an irrigation or potable service.
inferredHB 803: excludedreviewed never
Who can pull the permit
- CFCCertified Plumbing Contractor
- RFRegistered Plumbing Contractor
- SPEC-IRRIGATIONIrrigation Sprinkler (county specialty)
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
- CRCCertified Residential Contractor
- OWNER-BUILDEROwner-occupied 1–2 family (FS 489.103(7))
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | new_install is no | no | — | Annual backflow testing/certification of an already-permitted device is a compliance inspection, not construction — no permit; the county utility typically requires the test report be filed with them directly regardless. |
| 2 | otherwise | yes | Plumbing Permit | A new backflow preventer is a plumbing device tied into the potable water service and is permitted work; the county utility (Collier or Lee) commonly requires the device be on an approved list and separately registers it for the annual test program. |
Inputs the rule needs
- new_installNew installation (vs. annual test/certification of an existing device)?required
Documents (base)
- Plumbing permit application / device make-model
- Contractor registration current with the county (license, GL insurance, workers' comp or exemption on file)