Plumbing Plans Examiner

Job Summary

This is highly skilled technical and professional work involving the examination, analysis, review, approval, and/or disapproval of plumbing plans, specifications, calculations, permit applications, and related construction documents to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Plumbing Code, applicable health and safety standards, and all other governing laws, regulations, and ordinances.

An employee in this classification performs advanced plan review work requiring extensive knowledge of plumbing systems, construction methods, materials, and code requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating plumbing drawings, riser diagrams, water distribution systems, sanitary drainage systems, storm drainage systems, medical gas systems, grease waste systems, backflow prevention assemblies, and related documentation for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and technical expertise in determining compliance with applicable plumbing codes, design standards, and public health and safety requirements.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment reviewing permit applications, construction plans, engineering reports, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation. The employee interacts directly with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, property owners, and the general public regarding plumbing code requirements, system design criteria, and permit approval processes. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Plumbing Plans Examiner, Building Official, Section Chief, or other designated administrator.

### Essential Functions

• Reviews and examines plumbing plans, specifications, calculations, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, product approvals, and related construction documents submitted for permit applications.
• Determines compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Plumbing Code, Florida S...